A TEMPORARY Coronavirus vaccine station in Bracknell's town centre has had its closure date delayed, after more than 300 residents attended the site in less than a week.

The 'grab-a-jab' vaccine site in Union Square, The Lexicon, has been extended by five days due to its popularity since being first put in place on July 9.

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In the space of four days, up until Sunday, July 12, a total of 360 people were recorded attending the site for their first vaccine.

Jeremy Mellins, a Bracknell GP and clinical director for one of the local Primary Care Networks, said: “I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to all the volunteers and vaccinators involved in operating the pop-up clinic in the town centre, which is helping us to vaccinate more people at their convenience.

“Whether you’re shopping in the town centre or visiting, I would recommend that you stop by to have your first jab if you haven’t already had it.

“The COVID-19 vaccination programme across Bracknell Forest continues to drive forward at pace with a large percentage of residents over the age of 40 now being vaccinated.

"Many double jabbed, which is great news.

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“In addition, our focus is now to encourage younger people to get vaccinated, especially those aged 18 to 29, to help protect themselves, their family and friends.

“As a town and a country, the more people that are vaccinated, the greater our chances are of moving out of this pandemic in the safest possible way.”

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No appointment is needed and no ID is required. Simply just turn up and provide your name and address.

Anyone over the aged of 18 who lives, works, visits or studies in the borough is eligible to use the walk-in service.

The council confirmed however that this site will not be providing people with second doses.

Charlotte Pavitt, Public Health Consultant for Bracknell Forest Council, said: "It has been so good to see the great response to the pop-up vaccine site and we are looking forward to seeing more people over the coming days.

"Getting the vaccination is the best way to help us get back to what we all want to be doing in as safe a way as possible.

"I would also encourage those who have had their first jab to book in for your second after 8 weeks to give yourself the maximum protection against becoming seriously ill from the virus and the long-term issues that can result from it.”