Three Counties Showground to be designated COVID-19 vaccination centre

Thursday, 10 December 2020 11:59

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It has been confirmed the Three Counties Showground will be a designated COVID-19 vaccination centre.

The showground will be the designated site for the mass vaccine rollout across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Chief executive Ken Nottage said: "It is an honour to have the opportunity to play such a critical part in any vaccination programme and we are pleased to be able to contribute towards fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The Three Counties Showground is a perfect venue. It has plenty of space and parking for a temporary vaccination centre and we look forward to the vaccination roll out in 2021."

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