Ben Everitt MP has praised the news that 68% of adults in Milton Keynes have now received their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
136,198 people across MK have now had the first jab as the Government aims to vaccinate all adults before the end of July.
With figures revealing 92.5% of people aged over 40 have now received their first dose of the COVID vaccine the NHS has opened up bookings to anybody 34 or older before 1st July.
98% of over 70s have had both doses of the vaccine so far, and this includes 79% of over 60s and 60% of over 50s, while 61,176 people in total are now fully protected against COVID across Milton Keynes after having both jabs.
There were 13,563 jabs administered in Milton Keynes over the period covering 10th-16th May 2021 compared to 10,986 the week before showing the vaccination programme continues to ramp up.
At Least One Dose
94.2% of over 80s
100% of 75-79 year olds
100% of 70-74 year olds
96.3% of 65-69 year olds
97.9% of 60-64 year olds
98.3% of 55-59 year olds
95.6% of 50-54 year olds
85.6% of 45-49 year olds
74.6% of 40-44 year olds
26.7% of 18-39 year olds
Both Doses
91% of over 80s
100% of 75-79 year olds
100% of 70-74 year olds
81.8% of 65-69 year olds
42.5% of 60-64 year olds
Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, said: "We're seeing yet more success from the UK's incredible vaccination programme and we're on track to vaccinate all adults by the end of July.
"When you get the call, please get the jab."
Yesterday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced thousands of volunteers will receive a booster COVID-19 vaccine in a new clinical trial which will provide vital data on the impact of a third dose on patients’ immune responses.
The government is preparing for a booster programme based on clinical need and will publish further details in due course. The final policy will be informed by advice from the JCVI and take into account the results of clinical trials.