More than 534,000 coronavirus vaccines have been issued across the Hywel Dda Health Board area, 8,573 in the last seven days.

The latest update from the health board reports that up to August 4, a total of 250,545 people have now had both jabs across the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

A statement from the health board said: “Every person matters and this past week another 1,007 first vaccine doses were given. Thank you to everyone who continues to come forward for their vaccine.

“We’re continuing to encourage younger people to join the hundreds of thousands of people who have already had a Covid-19 vaccine.

“When asked in March, according to a YouGov survey, 91% of young people aged 18-24 have said they’ll be having a Covid-19 vaccine and cross mid and west Wales, over 37,000 young people under 30 have had their vaccine so far.

“Long-Covid is just as likely to affect young people as any other age group. Covid-19 vaccination can help to protect you against potential serious illness or long-term consequences.

“Having a Covid-19 vaccine will protect you against potential serious illness or long-term damage.”

In Carmarthenshire (population 188,771) 131,621 first doses have been given (69.7%) and 116,166 second doses (61.5%).

In Ceredigion (population 72,695) 52,049 first doses have now been given (71.6%) and 46,515 second doses (64%).

In Pembrokeshire (population 125,818) 91,470 first does have been given (72.7%) and 81,372 second doses (64.7%).

How to request your vaccine

First and second dose walk-in vaccine clinics continue to run at all Hywel Dda mass vaccination centres across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire as well as dedicated antenatal and mental health and wellbeing vaccine clinics in selected venues.

To help all Hywel Dda residents have easy and flexible access to a Covid-19 vaccine, first and second dose walk-in vaccine clinics have been running at all Hywel Dda mass vaccination centre across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire as well as dedicated antenatal and mental health and wellbeing vaccine clinics in selected venues.

Visit https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ for more information.

Appointments can still be made by contacting us in one of the following ways:

  • Telephone: 0300 303 8322
  • Email: COVIDenquiries.hdd@wales.nhs.uk