NHS Lanarkshire outlines second dose COVID vaccine plans

Lanarkshire Live was contacted by Rutherglen locals who were left with a long wait while trying to get into the Fernhill community centre on Monday.Now NHS Lanarkshire has promised that additional staff have been brought in to avoid any repeat of the delays.Fernhill is being used for locals who cannot access one of South Lanarkshire's supercentres for the vaccine, in either East Kilbride or Ravenscraig.

Apple - Android Lesley Sharp, NHS Lanarkshire deputy diagnostic service manager, said: “With restrictions in place at our hospitals, we were grateful for the capacity provided at the Louisa Jordan Hospital, as well as NHS Golden Jubilee.“This has allowed us to see as many patients face-to-face as possible, detecting and diagnosing illnesses at an early stage which helps save lives.“We were able to use the CT scanner pods at the NHS Louisa Jordan three days a week and the breast ultrasound clinic

For “the most part,” Joe Rogan thinks it’s “safe to get vaccinated” — but not necessary if you’re a healthy young person. “If you’re like 21 years old and you’re like, ‘Should I get vaccinated?’ I go, ‘No. Are you healthy? Are you a healthy person?’,” Joe said in a clip from the April 23 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, which began to go viral four days later on Twitter.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Our clinics will be busy, so we are asking the public for their continued support in helping our clinics run as smoothly as possible. Please do not turn up early for your appointment – if you turn up early, our staff will ask you to return closer to your allocated time.

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Apple - Android AB24 in Aberdeen City came next with 55, while ML2 - covering Wishaw and surrounding towns - was third with 53.PH1 (51) - covering North and West Perth - was the only other area to record more than 50 registered sex offenders.As of March 31, across Lanarkshire, there were 530 offenders living in the community, with 164 in custody or hospital.Only Greater Glasgow - 710 in the community and 236 in custody or hospital - has more registered sex offenders than Lanarkshire.Detective

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region"You should attend your appointment today but please be aware that you may have a longer wait time than normal.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionLesley Thomson, who is nurse director of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “You will be invited when it is your turn to get vaccinated.“Please be patient as we work through the age groups – it will take time for us to [do this] as we are providing second-dose vaccinations as well.“When you are invited forward, please do get the vaccine if you are able to

Lanarkshire were sent to private hospitals during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic than the rest of Scotland combined.

First Minister was given a shot of the AstraZeneca medicine on Thursday afternoon just hours after unveiling the SNP's manifesto for next month's Holyrood election.The SNP leader was vaccinated at 4pm and shortly after encouraged other Scots to receive their jab as soon as they are offered it.She tweeted: "Just had my first dose of vaccine (AZ for anyone wondering)."It truly is an emotional moment.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones has received her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The actress, 51, shared the happy news on Instagram on Wednesday, telling fans: 'Second shot this morning! So happy!'Alongside the positive update, Catherine posted a stylish selfie, wearing a white face mask and chic circular sunglasses.

their COVID vaccination cards. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the US, including the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots, have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 infections, and even more effective at preventing deaths from the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NHS Louisa Jordan has closed today with the vaccination centre being moved to the Hydro next week. The hospital has played a critical role in the fight against Covid-19 since July 2020 carrying vaccinating about 175,000 people.