MUSIC lovers have another chance to get a Covid vaccine at Darlington Arena today.
And people visiting Darlington town centre can also attend a walk-in clinic.
Darlington Borough Council's vaccine bus, which has been converted from the town's old mobile library, will be at the arena today, offering first and second doses of Pfizer to event attendees.
Music legend Tom Jones is due to perform tonight.
The bus was at the arena yesterday for those attending the Olly Murs gig.
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The town centre clinic will be based near the Joseph Pease statue until 2pm today and will be back from 10am to 2pm tomorrow.
There is a push to get as many people vaccinated as possible before the autumn, when attention will turn towards giving vulnerable people booster shots and flu jabs ahead of the winter.
Penny Spring, the Director of Public Health for Darlington Borough Council, said: “It’s likely the busiest weekend of the year so far across Darlington, with thousands of visitors expected both in the town centre and at the Darlington Arena.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the Council to support the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme by offering daily pop-up clinics in the town centre, as well as our bus for those attending the concerts.
“No appointments are needed and anyone over the age of 16 can attend. As we move towards the start of the new term, it’s a particularly good opportunity for 16- and 17-year-olds to grab their jabs ahead of starting their new courses, apprenticeships or jobs in the Darlington area.”
All five pop-up clinics will be provided by the NHS team who manage the Darlington Arena Large Vaccination Centre.
Professor Neil Watson, Chief Operating Officer for the NHS Covid Vaccination Programme for the North East and North Cumbria, reminded people how important vaccination is to helping everyone get back to the things they enjoy.
"Everyone over 16 is now eligible for a Covid vaccination, and we are ensuring there are opportunities for everyone to get their vital jab as quickly as possible so they can enjoy social activities safely and protect themselves and their families.
“These pop-ups in Darlington will make it easy for people to get a vaccination when they are out enjoying the weekend activities.”
First and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available at all the clinics for anyone over the age of 16.
Attendees are recommended to get their vaccinations ahead of consuming alcohol as the NHS team will not be able to offer jabs to those who attend the clinics already intoxicated.
No appointments are needed, but it must have been at least eight weeks since your first dose to get your second at any of the clinics.
The arena is also offering daily walk-in clinics from 10am until 6pm but will be closed to the public over the weekend for the concerts.
Additional walk-in clinics and pop-ups in Darlington will be advertised on the council’s social media channels.
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