Two thirds of people in Cornwall have now had first dose of coronavirus vaccine
According to NHS data, almost 310,000 had received a Covid-19 jab by the end of last week
Two-thirds of people in Cornwall have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures have revealed.
NHS data shows 309,640 people had received a vaccine jab by April 4th - equating to 66% of those aged 16 and over, according to the latest population estimates from the Office for National Statistics.
Of those vaccinated, 252,332 were aged 50 or over - 95% of the age group.
It means 57,308 people aged between 16 and 49 have received a first dose of the vaccine.
The data also reveals variation in coverage between different areas across Cornwall.
The proportion of residents prioritised for vaccinations, such as those aged over 50, is one factor that could affect vaccine coverage.
Areas with the highest coverage:
1) Looe & Polperro, with 76.2% of people aged 16 and over given their first dose
2) Lanreath, Pelynt & Polraun, 76.2%
3) Perranporth & Goonhavern, 75.8%
Areas with the lowest coverage:
1) Falmouth East, 46.7%
2) Penryn, 47.3%
3) Falmouth North, 50.2%.
Across England, 26.6 million people had received their first dose of a vaccine by April 4, covering 58% of the population aged 16 and over.
That includes 19.8 million people aged 50 and over – 94% of the age group.
The figures also show that 4.3 million people have had a second dose of the jab.
A small number of people are not included due to their age being unknown.
You can check the latest vaccination figures for Cornwall here.