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I waited in a queue with hundreds for a monkeypox jab - this is what it was like

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Monkeypox cases are on the rise in Greater Manchester. Vaccines have been limited to those at the very highest risk of the disease, with people being invited by text to clinics to get their jab.

But over the weekend, the Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service opened up a clinic to all of its registered patients who could be considered at risk, according to those who attended.

Andrew Davies, perhaps better known as drag queen Joanna Cuddle, was among the ‘hundreds’ who spent hours queueing up for a jab.

Joanna kept a live diary, tweeting out updates on social media, along with messages to ‘demystify the experience and share knowledge, with an aim to stop panic and stigma’ to keen followers from around the country, also hoping to get a jab. READ MORE:Monkeypox fears build as number of cases in Greater Manchester rise ahead of Pride amid "stay home if ill" warning Kicking off the vaccination day at 8.42am on Sunday, August 7, Joanna tweeted: “First things first: Monkeypox, like HIV is NOT a “gay disease” - everyone can catch it.

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