Ronaldsway Airport’s vaccination hub will shut today, nearly six months after it first opened.

With the easing of border restrictions earlier this week, the airport is already seeing an increase in passengers so plans are in place to return it to its primary function.

Health minister David Ashford MHK said: ‘With the vaccination programme continuing at pace and over 60% of the adult population having received their second dose, we are at a point in the current programme where the remaining appointments can be completed at Chester Street.

‘It will remain possible to continue as a smaller hub in the future if ever required.’

Mr Ashford extended thanks to all who were involved in the airport hub.

He added: ‘Our vaccination programme has been a huge success so far, with the airport hub playing a big part in this.

‘I also want to thank the team at the airport for providing us with this space and am sure they are ready to see the airport back to its full use.’

According to the government, over 30,000 vaccines have been administered in the airport hub, including 16,700 first doses and just under 14,000 second doses.

More than 50 health and care staff, including porters, community nurses and volunteers, have been involved in the daily running of the hub.

Individuals who were originally booked in to receive their jab at the airport on July 10, 11, 17 and 18 are being reminded their appointment will now take place at Chester Street in Douglas.

All appointments will be on the same day at the same time, but in the new location.

The government is also urging those who haven’t had the vaccine to come forward as they are nearing the end of the current stage of the vaccination programme.