‘Fantastic progress’ as 110k have second jab

MORE THAN 200,000 PATIENTS HAVE HAD FIRST VACCINATION

MORE than 100,000 people in Kirklees are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the latest data shows.

Kirklees CCG has revealed more than half of people in the borough have had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine since the rollout began in December.

In total, 212,990 patients have now had at least one jab – with 109,435 now fully vaccinated against the virus in Kirklees.

Steve Brennan, senior responsible officer for the vaccination programme in the borough, said: “Kirklees is making fantastic progress on our vaccination rollout and ensuring as many people as possible get the maximum protection against this awful virus.

“It is really important that people continue to keep their appointments for their second dose so we can keep moving forward with the vaccination programme and our goal to give every adult their jab by the end of July.

“I would also urge everyone who is eligible to book their vaccination as soon as possible to help to protect both themselves and others.”

The news comes as more than athird of adults in the UK have now had both doses of the vaccine.

Commenting on the national picture, Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and medical director for primary care at NHS England, said: “Reaching this milestone is no accident - it is down to months of hard work and everyone in the NHS who has played a role in this is helping to protect millions of people from serious illness and saving lives.”

In line with guidance from the

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, those aged 40 and over can currently book a vaccine appointment.