Rollout continues, with all over 25s able to book a Covid vaccine in England from tomorrow.
All adults aged 25 to 29 in England who have not yet had a Covid vaccine will be able to book their first dose from tomorrow.
The move brings the UK a step closer to meeting the target to offer all adults a vaccine by the end of July.This is key to helping the country continue to unlock, with Covid cases rising again linked to new variants.Meanwhile, in Scotland, people aged 30 and over are being invited for a vaccine. In Wales vaccines to everyone aged 18 and over can get a vaccine.Two doses of vaccine are needed for strong protection against Covid, particularly the variant first found in India - also known as B.1.
It is now the dominant type in circulation and surge testing is happening to try to stop it spreading further. Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock has said the end of all England's coronavirus restrictions on 21 June could be delayed if concerns over the Delta variant intensify.NHS England chief executive, Sir Simon Stevens, said: "Getting the lifesaving Covid-19 jab is the most important thing you can do, with NHS staff vaccinating at over 1,600 sites including vaccine buses, places of worship, sport stadiums and other convenient locations.
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