The percentage of people who are fully vaccinated varies hugely between different parts of SheffieldThe percentage of people who are fully vaccinated varies hugely between different parts of Sheffield
The percentage of people who are fully vaccinated varies hugely between different parts of Sheffield

Covid vaccine uptake: the Sheffield areas with the fewest people vaccinated ahead of 19 July Freedom Day

England is preparing to fully reopen its economy on 19 July, with face masks set to become a personal choice and nightclubs readying to open their doors.

But concerns remain about rising Covid cases, with thousands testing positive every day and millions of adults not fully vaccinated against the disease.

UK government data shows over 38 million people in England have now had their first jab – 85.9 per cent of adults – and more than 28 million have had their second dose – 64 per cent).

Sheffield health chief's important message about lifting of final Covid restrictions

Not all neighbourhoods are equally protected against the virus. The latest local figures from NHS England, which cover the period to 27 June, show double jab coverage as low as seven per cent for one area in Sheffield.

Meanwhile one neighbourhood in Preston has vaccinated its entire adult population. Population figures are mid-year estimates from the Office for National Statistics so may not be exact.

Here we reveal which neighbourhoods in Sheffield have the lowest percentage of people fully vaccinated.

Sheffield health chief's important message about lifting of final Covid restrictions

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