Vaccinations for the flu will be delivered differently this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the health board has announced.

Clinics across Powys have put in place measures to ensure the most vulnerable patients are protected from flu.

Changes include no drop-in clinics therefore vaccines will be by appointment only. It is also essential for people to wear a three-layer face mask.

Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus or has had recent contact with someone with a suspected or confirmed case must not attend the clinic.

A Powys Teaching Health Board spokesperson said: "2020 has been a very different year than we are used to. We have all had to make changes to the way we live. As we come into Autumn it is time to think about the dangers of flu as well as Covid-19."

Changes also include standing in a queue for a short time, which could be outside. People who are not able to do so should let the practice know when they book an appointment.

Anyone who has booked a flu jab must attend the surgery alone unless they need the support of a carer.

Toilet facilities will not be available and people have been asked not to bring any unnecessary bags to the appointment.

The health board added that the clinics are for flu only, and not for other medical advice.

Powys residents aged 65 and over, adults with a BMI of 40 or above, pregnant women, children aged two to four, people with long-term health conditions, unpaid carers and people with a learning disability are eligible for a flu vaccine from their GP from September.

Primary school children will be vaccinated in school as normal and will be contacted by the school or school nurse.