Thanks a million to our staff and patients say health chiefs as vaccine landmark is reached

For it has emerged that one million vaccinations have now been administered to date.

This figure includes first and second doses as well as boosters and third doses for people who are immunosuppressed.

The process for patients in both Cumbernauld and Kilsyth started in the wider public sphere in February at the Muirfield Centre but has now moved across the town centre longer term to The Link Centre.

Tom Elrick, General Manager for the covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “Reaching a million doses is an incredible achievement and would not have been possible without the continued dedication and hard work of our NHS and council colleagues.

"I would also like to say thank you to our local communities for continuing to attend their vaccination appointments to help protect themselves and their friends and families. The roll-out of the covid-19 vaccine has been the largest every vaccination programme delivered by NHS Lanarkshire. While it hasn’t been without its challenges, our staff continue to work tirelessly to make sure clinics run as smoothly as possible.”

The Link is now operating on an appointment-only basis as flu and booster jabs are currently being distributed here – and only those invited to attend can do so at this stage.