People in north Essex are being encouraging to take up walk-in Covid jab appointments. 

The North East Essex CCG says people will be able to have the jab without an appointment at a number of locations this week. 

The CCG will next offer walk-in Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs at Tescos, Highwoods, Colchester, tomorrow and Tescos, Hythe, Colchester, on Friday, from 10am to 4pm.

There will also be a walk-in site for over 40s at Clacton Hospital, tomorrow and the Columbine Centre, in Walton, from Thursday to Sunday, from 10am to 1pm.

Walk-in vaccines will also be administered at Colchester United Football Stadium on Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm.

The CCG is following Government guidance so people will only be able to get their second jab if they had their first vaccine no sooner than eight weeks prior. 

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Residents are advised there may be a wait and social distancing rules must followed.

People who are age 25 to 39, or who would prefer the certainty of a guaranteed booked appointment, can book online at nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or phone 119 to get their appointment scheduled.

The scheme is part of a fresh drive to encourage more people of all ages and ethnicities to get the coronavirus vaccine.

It is also designed to make the process more accessible and flexible for those who lead busier and more hectic lives.