Borders care homes start receiving coronavirus vaccinations
The programme, taking place over a two-week period, will see residents and staff given jabs. 'Community Vaccinators' have already visited St Ronans House in Innerleithen as part of the scheme. Ann Slater, a resident who has received her injection, said: “Everyone should take the vaccine if they get the chance. "It wasn’t painful at all and if it saves you from getting the virus, then it can only be a good thing.” Care homes will be visited by the 'Community Vaccinators', made up of district nurses and local GPs. Karen Renton, who works in St Ronans House, receiving her vacci...