Queues form at pre-Christmas booster clinic

It's the first of six pre-Christmas walk-in booster clinics.

Dozens of people have queued for a pre-Christmas booster vaccination on the first day of walk-in clinics on the Isle of Man.

From today (Saturday), anyone over the age of 40 can get their vaccine booster at a walk-in clinic at the Chester Street hub.

The move comes after the Manx government set a new booster target in response to the Omicron variant.

The daily target has been increased from 1,000 people a day to 1,700.

A government spokesman said it's to get "as many vaccines in arms as possible before Christmas Eve".

Walk-in clinic details:

-They are being held at the Chester Street hub in Douglas.

-They are open to anyone aged 40 and over and those who are medically vulnerable regardless of whether they already have an appointment.

-The extra slots are in addition to existing appointments.

-There is no need to cancel a booked appointment, those who wish to retain their pre-booked appointments can do so.

-While plenty of vaccine will be available each day, booked appointments will take priority.

- Jabs will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

-It is possible, depending on demand, that some people will be asked to return the following day if the session they attend reaches full capacity.

Walk-in clinic times:

Saturday 18 December - 9.30am - 1pm

Monday 20 December – 8:30am – 15:45pm

Tuesday 21 December – 8:30am – 15:45pm

Wednesday 22 December – 8:45am – 15:15pm

Thursday 23 December - 8.30am until 12:00pm

Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 8.30am – 12:00pm