Maidenhead MP Theresa May has her covid jab
The MP calls on others to have the vaccine when they get invited
Last updated 26th Feb 2021
The Maidenhead MP and former Prime Minister Theresa May has had her covid vaccination.
The 64-year-old tweeted a picture of her receiving it and said:
"I just had my first Covid-19 jab. It is safe, effective & painless.
"When it’s your turn, please #TakeTheVaccine. Only by protecting each other can we defeat this virus.
"Thanks to all the brilliant researchers, volunteers, NHS & military personnel for their truly heroic efforts."
It's not clear where Mrs May had her jab, but she lives in Sonning-on-Thames.
All over 60s who have yet to receive their coronavirus jab are now asked to book an appointment online.
It comes as more than 18 million people in the UK received their first jab.
It was also announced people aged 40-49 are next in line for the vaccine, with Government advisers concluding that vaccinating in order of age remained the quickest way to cut deaths.