More than 80% of over 80s in Surrey and Hampshire have had their first coronavirus jab

More than 80 per cent of people aged 80 and over across Surrey and Hampshire have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

NHS data shows 381,513 people had been given their first jab by 24 January across the Surrey Heartlands, Frimley Health and Hampshire areas.

Of those, 166,288 were aged 80 or over ­– equating to over 82 per cent of the population in that age group, according to the latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics.

Across the whole of the South East the latest regional data shows that as of Wednesday (27 January) over a million people have had the injection.

People aged 80 and over are in one of four priority groups which Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged will be offered a vaccination by the middle of February.

The other groups include those aged over 70, frontline health and care workers and the extremely clinically vulnerable.

The Government's plan to provide vaccinations at more than 2,500 locations across England should ensure everyone will be within 10 miles of a centre.

Vaccinations are currently being given in major hospitals, pharmacies and newly-set-up centres such as football stadiums and out-of-town parking areas.

This is on top of more than 1,000 local vaccinations services in surgeries, community centres and churches.

After the first dose of the vaccine, people should receive a follow-up jab within 12 weeks, according to current guidance.