The Covid-19 vaccine is delivered to North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple - Credit: Simon Ellery The first people in North Devon began receiving their covid-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, December 29) at two Barnstaple locations. A mass vaccination centre has opened at North Devon Leisure Centre, while vulnerable patients attending North Devon District Hospital will also be offered the vaccine. North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple set out ready to receive the first patients to be given the Covid-19 vaccine - Credit: Simon Ellery The hospital will see patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient among those offered the vaccine and any appointments not used for priority groups will be used for healthcare workers who are at highest risk of serious illness from Covid.