Health staff get busy delivering COVID-19 jabs across the North Coast

Residents on the North Coast have embraced vaccination, with nearly 57,000 COVID-19 jabs delivered. But authorities say even more people are needed to roll up their sleeves.

North Coast residents have rolled up their sleeves for a Covid-19 vaccination but Healthy North Coast wants more people to book the jab. File Photo: Toby Zerna

A federal government agency has revealed that North Coast residents are showing strong support for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and getting protected against the virus.

Healthy North Coast has shared that almost 57,000 vaccinations have been given across the region.

So far, 51,663 doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered, predominantly through primary care.

Meanwhile, more than 5,300 Pfizer doses have been provided to older people living in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) and frontline health workers.

On the up - Figure 1 - COVID-19 vaccinations to 11 May 2021 on the North Coast

Health North Coast said from May 17, local vaccine supply will increase and participating general practices will have more doses to offer patients.

Local Health Districts are also increasing vaccination clinics across the region.

Healthy North Coast chief executive Julie Sturgess said she was pleased with strong vaccination numbers in the region.

“It is excellent we have passed the 50,000 milestone,” she said.

“We are a long way off the majority of North Coast residents being vaccinated though.

‘The threat of a COVID-19 outbreak remains a real possibility.

Expanding the dose availability in the coming weeks will give more and more residents the opportunity to get protected, which is great.”

Anyone aged 50 and over can now make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

You can make a booking with your local participating GP, one of several centrally located GP Respiratory Clinics or your local Aboriginal Medical Service.

Check the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker for a list of services available in your area.