The trust spokesman added that patients will receive the soonest possible appointments.
There is no major concern over jabs being wasted as the current supply is of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, which is far easier to store than the Pfizer/BioNTech product and can be kept for at least six months.
Patients are being told to only attend their Covid vaccine appointments if it is safe to do so
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Meanwhile, Norfolk and Waveney CCG confirmed all planned clinics at its GP-led primary care hubs would go ahead as planned on Monday.
Patients are, however, being encouraged to consider their safety and only travel to appointments if it is sensible.
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5:00 AM February 1, 2021
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10:53 AM February 1, 2021
John Guttridge, from Wacton, having his COVID-19 vaccination at the Castle Quarter Vaccination Centre in Norwich. Picture: Danielle Booden
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More large scale Covid-19 immunisation centres are due to be launched in the region in the coming days as part of the biggest vaccination programme in the history of the NHS.
So far, the area has 26 different sites offering jabs to protect against coronavirus, including Norfolk s three main hospitals.
Deputy sister, Claire Spauls, administers the Covid-19 vaccination at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
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When will people in Norfolk and Suffolk receive a coronavirus vaccine?
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With four million people in the UK having received their first jab, the coronavirus vaccination programme is gathering pace.
In some parts of England, patients over 70 and those deemed clinically vulnerable are now being offered appointments.
Norfolk s first mass vaccination hub has opened at Castle Quarter in Norwich
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There is, however, a long way to go, with more than 130 million doses required to fully inoculate the nation s population of around 66 million.
But the question on many of our lips remains: when will I or my elderly relatives receive a vaccine?
I m well impressed , he said. It s free, they look after you and I just think aren t we lucky .
Don Edwards, from Old Buckenham, at the Castle Quarter Vaccination Centre in Norwich after having his COVID-19 vaccination. Picture: Danielle Booden
- Credit: Danielle Booden I received a letter about three days ago, and I just rang up, got the appointment and it has gone beautifully. I feel so lucky to have had it done. It was odd coming through the mall and seeing all the shutters down, and the place quiet. There was one good thing though - the parking! I ve really missed social gatherings - seeing my friends and having a glass of wine with them. But I m sure it s just round the corner.