One million people vaccinated in Sussex
Health bosses celebrate landmark figure
One million people across Sussex have now received their Covid-19 vaccination.
Figures show that 1,028,925 people had had their first vaccination by 23 May, of whom 677,497 have also had their second.
In West Sussex alone, 534,936 people had had their first dose, of whom 352,280 have also had their second.
West Sussex director of public health Alison Challenger praised the efforts of everyone who has supported the vaccination programme.
She said: "It’s fantastic news that now over one million people across Sussex have had their Covid vaccine and West Sussex has seen a tremendous response in people coming forward to be vaccinated.
Speaking in a video message together with other health leaders from across Sussex, Alison Challenger said: "I want to thank everybody that’s been involved in delivering this programme.
"We should be very proud of the way it’s been rolled out locally and the success it’s achieved so far."