The number of administered first doses of coronavirus vaccines in the UK has hit five million, as the country continues the biggest vaccination programme in its history. Everyone over the age of 70 and those that are extremely clinically vulnerable are currently entitled to receive a coronavirus vaccine, as well as the over-80s, care home residents, NHS staff and social care staff. New figures show the number and proportion of people aged 80 and over who have received a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in England. The data has revealed that, depending on the area you live in, there’s some variation. The provisional figures are broken down into sub-regional areas of England, officially known as sustainability and transformational partnerships (STPs). Gloucestershire takes top spot There are 42 STPs in England. Gloucestershire STP has the highest proportion of people 80 years and over who have received their first dose. Northamptonshire was in second place with 78 per cent of over-80s there receiving the jab, followed by Hereford and Worcestershire in third place, with 76 per cent. The data is based on provisional data from NHS England for vaccinations up to 17 January 2021, combined with population estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). How many people aged over 80 have been vaccinated where you live?
