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1.47pm BST
More than half of people in their 30s in England have received a coronavirus vaccination in a period of little over two weeks, new figures reveal.
NHS England said that, since it began opening up the vaccine rollout to this age group on 13 May, some 53% of those aged 30 to 39 have been given at least one dose.
It is remarkable that, in little over two weeks since people in their 30s began getting their invites, more than half have now had their first dose.
This success is no happy accident but the result of months of careful planning and the sheer hard work and dedication of NHS staff.
As we enjoy the reopening of pubs and restaurants again, vaccines will play a crucial role in protecting us and those around us.
Vaccines are the best way out of this pandemic and I urge everybody to take up the offer when eligible.
1.15pm BST
The Duchess of Cambridge has been given her first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
A message from the 39-year-old on the Kensington Palace Twitter account said: “Yesterday I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at London’s Science Museum.
Yesterday I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at London’s Science Museum. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who is playing a part in the rollout – thank you for everything you are doing. pic.twitter.com/h427iT0n4x
