MP Bob Seely said: “I am delighted the Island’s vaccine hub is opening tomorrow at the Riverside Centre, which is in addition to the four primary care vaccination sites. Up to an extra 500 Islanders per day can be vaccinated, depending on vaccine flow. I thank everyone involved. 
 
“I pay tribute to Kate Bingham for all her hard work as Chair of the Vaccine Taskforce and everyone involved in the UK vaccination process. It has been a remarkable achievement. By acting early and decisively, we have secured priority orders for different vaccines, The UK’s vaccination programme is leading the way. We are seeing vaccines developed, tested and manufactured in the UK.
 
“I see no reason why in due course we should not be helping other nations, but that should be on the basis of friendly cooperation, not threats and demands.
 
“Thank you to all working this weekend on the Island: it’s been a major undertaking and a substantial addition. However, vaccine takes time to work. The protection takes up to three weeks to kick in. Please continue to be careful.
 
“Letters to those in their 70s are now landing on doorsteps. Please DON’T ring GP surgeries - they are absolutely flat out - but wait for letters or calls. I am chasing up why some people are being told to book in to Portsmouth. Islanders should NOT go to Portsmouth for their jab.”