VACCINE PROGRAM ROLLS OUT ON THE NORTH COAST

North Coast residents are being encouraged to be patient as the Covid vaccine rolls out across the region.

More than 100 local GP practices will begin inoculating eligible residents from Monday under Phase 1B of the program.

So far, more than 900 North Coast aged care residents have received their first shot – with health staff at the Tweed Hospital rolling up their sleeves from today.

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