It comes as the vaccination programme in Dumfries and Galloway once again quickens its pace, thanks to the increased availability of national vaccine stocks.
To date, a total of 64,412 first dose vaccinations have been delivered locally and work is complete on second dose vaccinations for care home residents and staff.
But anyone aged 65 and above who has not yet have received an invitation to be vaccinated is being urged to call 0800 030 8013.
Interim public health director Valerie White said: “A great deal of work has been taking place to get the Covid-19 vaccinations rolled out in Dumfries and Galloway as quickly as possible.
“This vaccination provides you with protection as an individual, but being surrounded by lots of people who have been vaccinated helps limit transmission – protecting the wider community as a whole.”
Offering an update on the area’s situation, she added: “An increased national availability of vaccine stocks allows us to increase pace once again on our vaccination programme – which has been continuing to make good progress.
“Second dose vaccinations continue to be rolled out to front line health and social care staff, and very shortly will begin for those aged over 80 as we once again move through the cohorts in the order identified by the Scottish Government.
“It really is important that everyone takes up the opportunity of their second dose vaccination when it is offered. It provides extra training to the body’s own natural defences, and helps ensure the resulting protection is longer lasting.”
