PEOPLE are queuing for their booster jag at Glasgow's new mass vaccination centre at Hampden Park.
We previously told how the stadium would be transformed so jags can be administered, as part of efforts to step up the Covid booster programme.
The move comes as "hundreds" of people were turned away from their booster jags in Glasgow last week.
Health chiefs apologised for any cancelled appointments, ruling the chaos down to "extremely high demand".
READ MORE: Hampden Park in Glasgow to open as Covid vaccination hub - here are the times
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde say "thousands" of appointments are available now, ahead of Christmas.
COVID Vaccination Update - NHSGGC issues public appeal to help cut queues: https://t.co/FmZlGXnRVs
— NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (@NHSGGC) December 20, 2021
We currently have thousands of appointments, at a range of times, at Hampden Park in Glasgow. To get vaccinated before Christmas, book now at NHSInform. pic.twitter.com/y0pP7Ch75Z
Dozens of people have been pictured queuing for their booster this morning.
The Southside facility will also offer drop-in clinics on Sundays where no appointment is required.
👇🏼 Our latest drop-in information. Learn more at https://t.co/4C7lZl1WNF 📰#NHSGGC pic.twitter.com/NhFAT3I6NX
— NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (@NHSGGC) December 19, 2021
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