Over the next two weeks they will get the chance to receive their jab alongside the 70s and over and those who are shielding
It comes as the number of vaccination centres across the region goes up to 27, with the expansion possible due to increased availability of vaccine supplies and careful logistical management of these stocks.
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership chief officer Julie White said: “The vaccination programme in Dumfries and Galloway has been progressing very positively – with first vaccinations being provided at a pace which matches the supply of vaccine stocks and meets the national schedules set by The Scottish Government.
“We’re pleased to say that most people aged 80 and over will now have received their first dose of the vaccine, and that, as the programme moves on, we are able to advance it a little further to include all of those aged 65 and over.”
Arrangements for other recipient groups as identified by the Scottish Government will be provided in due course.
