Michael is the first Oldham care home resident to receive Covid-19 vaccination

Michael McKeever receives his vaccination earlier today. Image courtesy of Oldham Cares on Twitter

The first Oxford Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccinations in Oldham care homes have been carried out today (Friday).

Seventy-six-year-old Michael McKeever, who is a resident at the Chadderton Total Care Home, was the first care home resident in the town.

A Tweet on the Oldham Cares page read: "Fantastic news, well done Michael."

In total, more than 200 care home residents and staff received their first Covid-19 vaccination today in Oldham, at both Chadderton Total Care and the Neville House Care Home.

For more information on Oldham's coronavirus vaccination programme, click here

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