More than seven million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the North West of England in an “incredible” milestone.
In the northwest, 4,189,066 people received at least one push and 2,811,722 people received both doses, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Affairs said.
In total, in the UK, more than 39.3 million people were vaccinated with a first dose (74.8%), while more than 25.5 million people had both doses (48.5%).
A recent study by Public Health England (PHE) shows that two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against variant B.1.617.2, first identified in India.
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Health and Welfare Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Thanks to the remarkable work of the NHS, our armed forces and selfless volunteers, we have been able to deliver over seven million vaccines in the north west of England.
“From Cumbria to Cheshire, people have been enlisting in droves to get the push and I urge everyone to follow suit when the time comes to charter our course out of this pandemic and back to normal. “
Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi said: “Today the North West of England reached an incredible milestone in the vaccination program by delivering over seven million shocks across the region.
“The NHS and local authorities have worked tirelessly with an army of volunteers to keep their local community safe.
“There is ample evidence that vaccines provide powerful protection against this disease. Please join the tens of millions of people across the country who are now benefiting from this vaccine to protect themselves and those around you. “
This is because Bolton’s infection rates continue to decline.
There were 1,110 positive Covid-19 tests in the week ending May 27. That is according to data from Public Health England, which is less than the previous week, a decrease of 15 percent.
But Bolton’s infection rate of 386.0 cases per 100,000 people is still by far the highest in the region and the second highest in England after Blackburn with Darwen.
For the remaining people in the top nine priority groups who have not yet received their second dose, appointments for a second dose have been moved up from 12 to 8 weeks.
The move follows the updated recommendations of the independent experts of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization (JCVI), which took into account the latest available evidence and recommended shortening the dosing interval.
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This is supported by targeted new activities to accelerate vaccine uptake in suitable cohorts in Bolton and Blackburn with Darwen.
In Bolton this includes:
- Increase in vaccine delivery through the three existing local vaccination centers and the existing vaccine bus;
- Establishment of an additional vaccine bus, which also targets walk-in appointments;
- NHS experts have encouraged the rapid deployment of additional labor, with St. John’s Ambulance providing walking volunteers to reach out to local businesses reaching out to those unable to take free time.
- Expansion of pop-up sites, including at a wedding venue in the community;
- Expand community engagement plans by supporting communication and direct engagement with local communities