Next phase of Jersey's Covid-19 vaccination programme to begin on Saturday
Jersey's Covid-19 vaccination hub has opened at the Fort Regent ahead of the next phase of the island's vaccination programme.
ITV News has been given a behind-the-scenes look at the centre, where thousands of islanders will receive their coronavirus vaccinations over the coming months.
Nursing and care home staff will begin to receive the vaccine from Saturday (19 December).
The facility was created in 12 days by the Jersey Field Squadron, the island’s army reserve, with help from JT engineers and the Fort Regent staff.
Up to 30 people will be vaccinated at any one time, with six 'vaccination pods' each providing the jabs to up to five people. Staff hope to vaccinate as many as 7,000 people in January, depending on vaccine availability.
A one-way system is in place to maintain physical distancing while the digital infrastructure has also been upgraded to allow staff to manage bookings and process tests.
The rollout of the vaccine began on Sunday 13 December, with health staff hoping to have all residents of the island's care homes vaccinated by the end of the week.