More than 100 people have been given coronavirus jabs at a Herefordshire festival as the NHS aims to give people as much chance as possible to get the jabs.

Visitors at last weekend’s Lakefest, at Eastnor Castle, were offered the opportunity to receive their first or second Covid jabs, delivered by a professional team from Taurus Healthcare and Wargrave, Belmont and Cantilupe primary care network.

Pfizer vaccinations were provided at a special pop-up facility at the site, where over two days more than 100 jabs were given.

Dr John Stevenson, joint clinical director for the primary care network, said: “In order to beat Covid, it’s really important that as many as possible of us receive the vaccinations. We know that it’s sometimes difficult for people to find time to come to one of our regular clinics – especially if they have work commitments. We were happy to support this initiative which brought a clinic to Lakefest.

“The uptake of vaccinations over the weekend showed there is demand within younger age groups. We chatted to many people who told us they were trying to stay as safe as possible while at the Festival. People were tested before arrival, but vaccines remain central to Covid protection."