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ALBURY Wodonga Health's Local Public Health Unit confirmed on Wednesday that Indigo Shire had three active cases. A spokesperson from the health unit advised that two are linked to known cases and at the time of Wednesday's advice, interviews had been taking place into the other case. "As there begins to be more travel movement across the country, we encourage people to remain vigilant, get vaccinated and to be tested," the spokesperson said. Beechworth Health Service (BHS) chief executive Mark Ashcroft said the BHS vaccine hub has been delivering Pfizer booster shots to eligible people after their second vaccine dose. Mr Ashcroft said the hub is operating with limited hours on Thursdays where the service will continue for the next two weeks. "The hub will then be reviewed and will continue to operate on demand," he said. Walk–ins are taken but booking are preferred. The drive–through will also operate on Thursdays with times to be confirmed which can be checked by visiting the BHS website. Mr Ashcroft said more than 2500 jabs had been give which covered first, second and booster shots. Both Beechworth and Yackandandah pharmacies are giving Pfizer booster shots. Yackandandah Pharmacy's Ros McIntyre said booster shots will be given on two days for the rest of the year with more booster shots given from the beginning of next year. Beechworth Pharmacy's Kate Walker said some people had been getting their second jab but overall things had been quiet. AWH's mobile vaccination bus 'Roll Up Reggie' is also providing outreach vaccinations to Indigo residents where more information, including a list of future locations, can be found at www.awh.org.au/covid–19/getting–vaccinated. For appointments, Beechworth Pharmacy can be contacted on 57 281 094 and Yackandandah Pharmacy on (02) 6027 1211. For BHS bookings at 58 Sydney Road clinic which cannot take direct calls, please ring 1800 675 398 or use the online booking portal https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/. For information on vaccine eligibility, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid–19–vaccination.

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