Around 70% of adults in North Wales have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board remain on course to offer vaccinations to the remaining adult population well before the Welsh Government’s end of July milestone.
Gill Harris, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, said: “We are continuing to work as quickly as we can with the supply we have and I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to make good progress in working through this complex programme.
“This week we are continuing to provide vaccination to the following groups, with invitations made by letter, text message and phone call:
- People in Priority Groups 1-9 who were unable to receive their vaccination when it was first offered. This includes people aged 50+; people aged 16-64 with certain underlying health conditions; unpaid carers; and those living with people who are immunosuppressed
- People aged 18-49 years (Priority Group 10)
“If you have any concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please still attend your appointment so we can take the time to discuss these with you before you make a decision on whether or not to go ahead with vaccination.”
Vaccination progress as at April 26th 2021:
565,799 total vaccinations have been administered in North Wales
First dose vaccines – 388,904
Second dose vaccines – 176,895
Percentage of people in Priority Groups who have received a first dose:
People aged 65 to 69: 93%
People aged 16 to 64 in an at risk group: 84%
People aged 60 to 64: 88%
People aged 55-59: 85%
People aged 50-54: 83%
People aged 40-49: 35%
People aged 30-39: 9%
People aged 18-29: 14%
For the full update, including frequently asked questions visit: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-information/vaccination-updates/vaccination-update19/
