Bob Seely MP said: “The first Covid-19 vaccinations will commence on the Isle of Wight from Tuesday (15 December) as the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history is rolled out. I am very relieved that this is now beginning to happen.
"We will see several vaccination centres appearing across the Island over the next ten days to ensure people can get vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible. I would stress that people should wait to be contacted rather than contacting their GP surgeries.
“I would like to thank the IW Council, IOW NHS Trust and all those who have worked so hard behind the scenes on the Island to get us to this point.
"I want also to thank in advance those who will be undertaking the mass vaccination programme.
"This is an important moment for the Island and the country. It is my hope that we will see most if not all Islanders vaccinated by the Spring.”