Covid-19 vaccine texts: Hospital issues warning over incorrect messages

By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 29th Dec 2021, 10:34 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2021, 11:18 BST
A hospital in Yorkshire has issued a warning after incorrect texts about the Covid-19 vaccine were sent.

The push to get people their Covid-19 vaccine or booster jab continues in earnest, with record numbers of people being vaccinated over recent weeks.

The Omicron variant is also seeing huge numbers of people test positive for Covid-19, with a record number on December 28 of almost 130,000 new cases.

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But in Hull, some people have recieved texts with incorrect information over where they can get their vaccine.

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A statement from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: "URGENT: Some people with COVID-19 vaccination appointments have been sent a text advising them to go to Castle Hill Hospital. This is NOT correct. Our vaccination centre is at Hull Royal Infirmary, in the Medical Education Centre on Fountain Street.

"Please attend Hull Royal if you have a vaccination booked at our hospitals. Many thanks and apologies for any confusion.

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