First Covid-19 vaccinations begin today in NHS Grampian region

The first vaccinations against Covid-19 are taking place today in the NHS Grampian region which covers Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen. Initial supplies of the Pfizer vaccine have been arriving at health boards across Scotland since the weekend and are being stored at the required ultra-low temperature. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said: 'This is obviously a very welcome milestone in our collective fight against the pandemic. 'Science has given us hope and we are starting on a journey which will eventually allow us to return to the lives we want to lead. 'Following clinical advice from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation, we will begin with those groups which have been prioritised to address 99 per cent of preventable deaths associated with Covid-19. Initial supplies of the Pfizer vaccine have been arriving at health boards across Scotland since the weekend and are being stored at the required ultra-low temperature. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said: 'This is obviously a very welcome milestone in our collective fight against the pandemic.