By North Lincolnshire’s biggest vaccination push begins
November will see North Lincolnshire’s biggest programme of pop-up vaccination clinics in a major push to protect people from Covid-19.
In the week beginning 21 October, 607 people in North Lincolnshire tested positive for Covid.
The rate of infection in the area currently sits at 403.5 per 100,00, below the national average of 481.5.
However, hospitalisation remains fairly high with 54 people in hospital as of October 19 due to Covid.
Now, North Lincolnshire Council are urging residents over the age of 16 to get their first, second and booster jabs, at venues across North Lincolnshire.
For a full list of pop-up vaccination centres in November visit the North Lincolnshire Council website.
Dr Satpal Shekhawat, Medical Director at NHS North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “North Lincolnshire’s vaccination programme has continuously evolved since administering our first jab back in December – almost a year ago.
“Taking life-saving vaccines into our communities has helped so many thousands of people, who may not have come forward for their protection for various reasons, receive their protection. This outreach work has made a huge difference and will undoubtedly have saved lives.
“I am delighted to see that we are now accepting walk-ins at these pop-ups for not only first and second doses, but for the vitally important booster jabs as well. This winter is going to be an extremely challenging one.
“While the vaccine is clearly working in reducing the number of deaths, we will still see a rise in hospital admissions. On top of that we will have other viruses in circulation very shortly, including typical winter illnesses such as norovirus and the flu.
“We must protect ourselves as best we can. I would urge those who are eligible for the booster vaccine to have it before the coldest months are upon us. It will boost your immunity and significantly reduce the risk of you becoming seriously ill with coronavirus.
“If you have had your jabs and know family members or friends who haven’t, please do encourage them to have it. Nobody wants national restrictions to be reintroduced, or even a lockdown, and this is the best way to guard against that happening.
“Our pop-up clinics will cover various parts of Scunthorpe, Barton, Brigg and many more, so please do keep a look out for when your local area will be covered in the coming days and weeks.”
Here are the most recent Covid rates for each area:
Barnetby, Ulceby & Killingholme – 28
Barton upon Humber – 53
Brigg & South Ferriby – 56
Broughton & Appleby – 27
Burton upon Stather, Alkborough & Gunness – 51
Crowle & Keadby –30
Epworth & Bracon – 36
Goxhill, Barrow & New Holland – 40
Kirton & Hibaldstow – 30
Messingham & Scawby –15
Scunthorpe Ashby – 16
Scunthorpe Berkeley – 32
Scunthorpe Bottesford – 36
Scunthorpe Central & Crosby – 34
Scunthorpe Central Park – 22
Scunthorpe Frodingham – 20
Scunthorpe Lakeside – 21
Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens – 20
Scunthorpe North – 21
Scunthorpe Westcliff – 20
Scunthorpe Yaddlethorpe – 20
Winterton – 22
