Pop up vaccine clinic success Almost 70 people took advantage of South Molton’s first pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic held in the Assembly Rooms. Organisers say they were pleased with the response, stating that there was a wide mix of ages, and about 30% of those attending getting 1st and 2nd vaccine doses. Local vaccine co-ordinator John Thornton said, “That’s very encouraging as it shows the benefit of bringing the vaccine clinics to local communities like South Molton, especially as there are people unable to get to Barnstaple, whether that’s down to disabilities or time constraints.” “Those getting their first vaccines say they were delighted to finally have had it.” Members of the Armed Forces (above) were deployed to help with the vaccine roll-out. Pop clinics in South Molton were held on January 25th and February 22nd, with a third due to go ahead on March 22nd. As the government lifted remaining Covid restrictions, positive cases remained high locally with 613 in North Devon, and 612 in Mid Devon recorded in the third week of February (down from more than 1,000 each).
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