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Around 200 to receive second dose of Covid vaccine

Appointments for first dose being booked four weeks in advance

Around 200 people will be receiving the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on the Isle of Man today.

It's the first time Manx residents have been given the second jab, which gives protection against symptoms of Covid-19.

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently booking locals in for vaccinations around four weeks in advance.

Health Minister David Ashford says rolling out the second doses won't impact delivery of the initial jab:

You can hear Mr Ashford's full interview with Manx Radio's Beth Espey, including an update on plans to end lockdown measures this time next week, below:

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