Vaccinated

This morning I was vaccinated with the first jag of the Astrazeneca vaccine in Dreghorn, Ayrshire. A huge thank you to the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland (including specifically NHS Ayrshire and Arran), and to the boffins at Astrazeneca. Coincidentally, today Scotland moves from 'Stay at Home' regulations towards a 'Stay Local' stance.

Just seven week ago Covid-19 was listed as one of the causes of death on my father's death certificate, and so it feels a little surreal to be heading into this new vaccination era, but hopefully it means that we are now coming towards the end of this long endured nightmare. 

In Scotland, it is currently anticipated that all those aged over 16 will be vaccinated with their first jag by the middle of July, but it still looks like international travel is some way off yet - I'm certainly not anticipating leaving the country this year, with the possible exception of a trip to Ireland to see family (Ireland is part of the Common Travel Area with the UK). 

In the meantime, don't forget the Crisis Lines page on this blog with contact details should you need to speak to anyone about issues arising from the current situation.

Hang in there folks, we're getting there slowly but surely! 

(Pictured below, Irvine Beach, looking towards Arran, taken last night. Ayrshire agrees!)

Chris

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