A GP-LED Covid-19 vaccination centre has gone live in Ellesmere Port today (January 15).
The life-saving jab is being administered at the town's Civic Hall.
One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network, comprising the town's six GP practices, is behind the roll out which is starting with patients aged over 80.
It tweeted this morning: "Very emotional start to the day for everyone. Well done team."
They have produced a helpful walk-through video guide showing people what to expect when they turn up for their vaccine.
Volunteers are also on hand at the site to help patients when they arrive and during the process.
One Ellesmere Port PCN had originally planned to start delivering the vaccine tomorrow – but have been able to start vaccinations a day earlier that anticipated.
It said: "We understand that people are anxious to receive a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible. However, please don’t contact your GP practice, local hospital or council to seek a Covid-19 vaccine appointment – appointments cannot be made in this way.
"Your practice will contact you to invite you to the vaccination clinic when it is the right time. If you’re eligible for a vaccine, but are yet to be contacted, please remain patient. You will not be missed.
"This is just the beginning of the largest vaccination programme the country has ever seen and we will make sure that the people who need it most (and those that care for them) are able to access the vaccine in a safe way with the least delay.
"When you are invited for a vaccine, please act on your invite and make sure you attend appointments when you arrange them.
"Please also continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing and hand hygiene guidance as, until a vaccine has been fully rolled out, this is the most effective way to reduce transmission of the virus and help save lives."
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