Nearly 70,000 receive first Covid-19 vaccine dose in Telford
Nearly 70,000 adults are confirmed to have had their first Covid-19 vaccine dose in Telford - 45 per cent of the population.
Public Health England figures up to March 10 show 69,792 Telford and Wrekin residents have received at least one dose. Nationally, 39 per cent of adults have had their first jab.
Of the Telford residents who have been vaccinated, 7,595 were aged over 80, 6,363 were aged between 75-79, 8,732 were aged between 70-74 and 47,102 were aged between 16-69.
People aged 55 to 59 are now being invited to book their vaccination at a local centre, online or by calling 119.
If they prefer an appointment at their local surgery, they can wait to be contacted by their local GP.
People aged between 50 and 55 are set to be invited soon.
Unpaid carers 18 or older can now book their vaccination at a local centre, online or by calling 119 - young carers aged 16 & 17 will be contacted by their GP.
Residents in first priority groups will start to attend second vaccination appointments soon.
Councillor Andy Burford, cabinet member for health and social care, said: "The vaccination programme progresses at pace with more priority groups to be invited for vaccination.
"Please take up the opportunity to be vaccinated when offered.
"The vaccine is the best defence against the virus, the best way to protect your loved ones and a significant step forward towards a return to normality."
