NHS Western Isles is now calling islanders aged 40 and over for a Covid jab.
The move comes as the health confirmed no new cases of the virus were reported in the islands today.
Slots are available this weekend where inoculations will continue into some evenings.
Vaccination nurses are taking advantage of extra supplies of jabs and are whizzing through the eligible age brackets.
People in their 40s are invited to phone for a first dose appointment.
Also eligible is anyone in the 16-
Slots can be arranged by phoning 0808 196 8383.
Alternatively email wi.covidvax@nhs.scot and health staff will contact you for an appointment.
The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am -
NHS staff continue to contact eligible individuals for appointments, but wish to ensure as many people are vaccinated as possible at available clinics over the coming weeks as additional vaccine is made available to the health board.
A spokeswoman said: “Please do not worry if you are unable to contact us for an appointment – we will continue to contact everyone eligible for an appointment directly.
“Please look out for the 0808 196 8383 phone number and if you have missed a call from this number, call us back to arrange an appointment”
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17 March 2021
