OVER-18s can receive their first dose Pfizer coronavirus jabs today without appointment.

The Elizabethan Suite is operating a walk-in centre today until 6pm for those who have not yet received their first dose of the lifesaving jab.

Public health officers have decided to go head and vaccinate all adults now rather than waiting until next week in a bid to contain rising rates of the Delta variant which originated in Indian.

And currently anyone who turns up is being seen straight away.

Clinicians will be on hand to discuss any concerns that people may have concerning the jab.

Councillor Andrea Simpson, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “These vaccines are literally saving people’s lives, and we are determined that none will go to waste.

“We want everyone in Bury to be protected against this potentially fatal virus, so we are opening our doors to everyone aged over 18. We urge people to come forward and get their jabs to protect themselves, their loved ones and their families.”

Walk-in centres will operate throughout the weekend.

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