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'Significant staffing challenges' in ramping up booster programme

Hooper says using one hub best way forward currently

There are 'significant' challenges around staffing when it comes to ramping up the Island's Covid-19 booster programme.

That's according to Health Minister, Lawrie Hooper, who provided an update to Tynwald members on the booster scheme.

Currently those aged 40 and above are eligible to book their booster dose.

Mr Hooper was asked by Arbory, Castletown & Malew MHK, Tim Glover, if creating more vaccine hubs around the Island to speed up the process, was possible:

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