Covid vaccine Toowoomba: Goondiwindi vaccination clinic nearly hits 700 jabs

With a Covid-19 vaccination clinic operating out of Goondiwindi Hospital since Friday, find out how many people have rolled up their sleeves and received their jab.

A Covid-19 vaccination super clinic at Goondiwindi Hospital has nearly hit the 700 mark in just three days.

From between Friday, when the clinic opened, and Sunday afternoon, 698 first doses of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine have been provided.

Executive lead of the Covid-19 response at Darling Downs Health Annette Scott said the response to the super clinic has been positive.

“We would like to thank the people of Goondiwindi and surrounding communities who have presented to the Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Goondiwindi Hospital over the past three days,” she said.

The super clinic will remain open until Thursday, July 1k, from 8.30am to 4pm

“To make the process as easy as possible, walk-ins are welcome, no pre-registration or appointment is necessary. Members of our team will be happy to help with registration when you arrive,” Ms Scott said.

Goondiwindi mayor Lawrence Springborg said with people over the age of 16 eligible for the jab he encouraged people to roll up their sleeves, including those south of the border.

“I’ve been talking to Darling Downs Health officials to clarify who is eligible and I can confirm that anyone over the age of 16, as long as you haven’t already had a COVID vaccine, can access the vaccine at the Goondiwindi Hospital this week.

“This includes people over the age of 59 that would prefer to have Pfizer over Astra Zeneca.

“I also want New South Wales cross-border residents to know that they are encouraged to make the most of the Goondiwindi Hospital Pfizer Super Clinic while it is here.”

Mr Springborg said Goondiwindi was selected to host the super clinic rollout because of its close proximity to the border, and the volume of traffic through our region.

“We can’t afford to be complacent and we all need to get serious about protecting ourselves and the community,” he said.

“What you are seeing across the nation at present, is the highly contagious delta variant of Covid-19 and high levels of vaccination is the only way we are going to be able to keep seeing our friends and family, and keep businesses open.

“I strongly encourage employers across the region to consider a plan to allow your staff the opportunity to access the vaccine at some point between Monday and Thursday this week.

“Just turn up and the great team at the Goondiwindi Hospital will look after your questions and have you vaccinated and back to your daily activities in no time.”