CANBERRA’S COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic will close its doors at the end of the month.

The AIS Arena clinic has administered close to 286,000 COVID-19 vaccinations since opening in September last year and at its height, administered almost 23,000 doses weekly.

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the clinic had greatly contributed to Canberra becoming one of the world’s most vaccinated cities.

“With more than 97 per cent of eligible Canberrans having already received their two primary COVID vaccine doses and more than 75 per cent of those aged 16 and over up-to-date with their booster, a mass clinic like the AIS Arena is no longer necessary,” Ms Stephen-Smith said.

“Getting vaccinated is still as important as ever, however, and I encourage anyone who is eligible for a COVID‑19 vaccine and has been meaning to come to the AIS Arena clinic to walk in and get vaccinated before it closes – no appointment is needed.”

The clinic will shut on May 31 but free covid vaccines will continue to be widely available from GPs and pharmacies, Ms Stephen-Smith said.

The clinic’s closure will allow for work to begin on upgrading the Commonwealth-owned building.