For the second Saturday in a row, 700 jabs were available on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone over 18, with doors opening at 9 a.m.
The stewards had arrived as early as 4 a.m. in anticipation of another Glastonbury ticket rush among the youngsters, but were greeted by a deserted Crucible Square.
The first person arrived at 3 a.m. last Saturday. However, a walk-in vaccination service at the University of Sheffield’s Octagon Center appears to have absorbed much of the demand for vaccines among young people since then.
Mum-of-five, Mehbara Mammadova, 60, was the first in line this morning, having left her home in Manor Top at 7 a.m.
She had 18-year-old Jack Green of Millhouses for company starting at 8 a.m., with the couple joking that they “had become best friends” after chatting in the queue.
“I came here last week and the queue was going all the way to the Millennium Gallery,” said Jack
“I think my mother will be happy [I’m getting vaccinated]. “
Handsworth’s Charlie Hickey was also turned away last week, but the 18-year-old was all smiles after securing third place in the queue despite arriving just after 8:30 a.m.
“I don’t like needles but I don’t mind,” added the prospective college student.
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Source: www.thestar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-19 09:28:06