Vast majority of Sheffield over 70s have had their first Covid-19 jab

NHS data published today for Sheffield CCG shows 68, 812 people aged over 70 have received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine – an estimated 94 per cent.

For NHS Doncaster, 41,521 have had the jab a rate of 96 per cent. In Barnsley the figure is 32,039 or 92.6 per cent.

The figures are based on provisional data from NHS England for vaccinations up to February 14.

Health bosses say though the majority of the city’s over 70s have now received their first jab, anyone not yet contacted should come forward.

A spokesman said: “If you are over 70 and have not yet received a vaccination, please come forward now and make an appointment.

"We are determined that nobody should be left behind and invite people aged over 70 to book a vaccination through the national online booking service.”

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Jabs can be booked at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or you can call 119 free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. If a suitable and convenient slot is not available people can also call their GP practice.

Meanwhile, the drive is now underway in Sheffield to invite people in priority groups 5 and 6 - which is people aged between 65-69 and those who are clinically vulnerable – for their Covid-19 jabs.

The spokesman added: “When the NHS contacts you or a loved one to get vaccinated, you may be offered a few places to go including local vaccination sites or regional mass vaccination sites and pharmacies which are located in neighbouring towns and cities.

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"This is simply a way for you to access a vaccination quicker. Should it not be suitable. You will be offered other ways to get a jab soon.”

Of England’s 135 CCGS The south-west reported the best coverage rate.

The highest percentage of first dose vaccinations for people in their 70s is NHS North East Hampshire and Farnham CCG with 28,344 vaccinations – a rate of 99.per cent

The data shows London lags behind in race to vaccinate over-70s against Covid.

NHS Central London (Westminster) CCG is the lowest percentage with 10,874 doses, which is 60.9 per cent.