Lady Mary Peters is appealing for people to get their Coronavirus vaccination when called

By Q Radio news

Lady Mary Peters has been vaccinated against Coronavirus and is urging others to get it too when called.

She received her vaccine from her local GP surgery in Dunmurry this morning. 

Over a quarter of a million doses of the vaccine have already been administered in Northern Ireland.

Lady Mary Peters has received her COVID-19 vaccine from her local GP surgery as part of the Northern Ireland vaccination programme, and has urged others to get it too when called. Read more at https://t.co/KLK5saAJeB#COVID19 #COVIDvaccine@Age_NI pic.twitter.com/y9JY8QRdSL

— Public Health Agency (@publichealthni) February 8, 2021

Lady Mary Peters, who is 81 years old, said: “It was the easiest thing getting the vaccine this morning. I had heard all my friends had already had their vaccines and I was waiting for my letter to come, and when the letter did come I couldn’t wait to get here this morning.

“My advice to others is – just do it. Secure yourself and others and let’s end this pandemic.”

Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the Public Health Agency, said: “At present, GPs are vaccinating the over-70s and will invite their patients in this group, while people aged 65-69 are being managed through the regional vaccination centres and can book their slot on the online booking platform.

“As we move through the eligible groups, I would urge people to avail of the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn.”

Dr Waldron added: “In addition to getting the vaccine, we still need the public to adhere to public health guidance if we are to see a better year than last. Remember the key steps, such as wearing a face covering, maintaining social distancing and washing your hands regularly.”                                                  

People aged 65-69 can book their vaccination appointment now at www.covid-19.hscni.net.

To find out more about the vaccination programme see www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/covid-19-vaccination-programme-northern-ireland