NORTH Wales' Health Board has confirmed that it has now vaccinated the last of its housebound residents living in the region.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provided its latest vaccination update on Thursday, January 27.

It announced that, this week, staff had managed to vaccinate the last of the housebound residents in North Wales, ensuring that '100% of those more vulnerable people' are protected against COVID-19.

The statement from Gill Harris, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, added: "With more than 1.5 million vaccinations already delivered to people living or working in North Wales, and more than 81 per cent of those eligible now having their boosters, we have made significant progress to protect our communities.

"Once again we would like to thank all of our staff and volunteers that have helped us to deliver such a successful vaccination programme to date, including those members of staff from other service areas that supported us over the busy festive period."

BCUHB has now started to vaccinate 5 to 11 year olds with certain underlying health conditions and those who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed.

All children and young people aged 16 to 17 years old are now being offered booster doses of the vaccine. BCUHB are also offering second doses to 12 to 15 year olds.

They are also appealing to pregnant women to come forward for their COVID-19 vaccine. For any mother to be, getting their first, second and booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important things they can do to protect themselves and their unborn baby against COVID-19 and, particularly against the new omicron variant.

Gill Harris added: "You are always welcome if you change your mind to come forwards and be vaccinated, we still have the staff in place and vaccines available for people who haven’t had their first, second, third or booster doses.

"It is important to make sure you protect yourself, your families and our NHS services from COVID-19 so we would urge to book their appointments as soon as possible."

If you’re eligible for your first, second or booster dose, you can attend one of the drop-in clinics based across North Wales. You can also book an appointment online for some clinics or call 03000 840004.