38 and 39-year olds in England can book vaccines from Thursday

You can book your vaccine on the NHS website

Author: Sophie ParsonsPublished 12th May 2021

People aged 38 and 39 in England will be able to book their vaccine from Thursday morning, according to NHS sources.

Those eligible will be able to book their vaccine appointment via the NHS website.

People in this age bracket should receive a text from the NHS notifying them that they can book their jab.

Texts will include a link to book your vaccine and show as 'NHSvaccine'.

People who do not have access to the internet can book by phoning 119.

This marks the next step in the vaccine rollout, after everyone aged forty and over was invited to book their vaccine two weeks ago.

The success of the vaccine rollout has played a crucial roll in the easing of restrictions around the country, with more restrictions set to be lifted on Monday.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Government announced that there would be an independent inquiry into the handling of the pandemic, due to take place in Spring 2022.

Here are all the restrictions changing from Monday:

17th May: Indoor mixing

From 17th May, two households or groups of up to six people can mix indoors. People will be allowed to stay overnight with people out with their household or bubble.

17th May: Indoor hospitality

Indoor hospitality including pubs and restaurants can reopen from 17th May.

17th May: Cinemas reopen

Cinemas will also reopen from 17th May, along with indoor soft play areas for children.

17th May: Foreign travel

Foreign travel is permitted from 17th May.

17th May: Hugs are allowed

Boris Johnson has confirmed that we can hug our loved ones from 17th May, but experts have urged that the public should remain vigilant and think carefully about who we hug.

17th May: Indoor exercise classes

From 17th May, indoor sport and exercise classes can resume.

17th May: Museums reopen

Indoor entertainment can open from Monday, including museums.

17th May: Larger events

Some larger events including concerts, theatre performances and sporting events will be allowed to resume from Monday, but restrictions on the numbers of attendees will remain in place.

17th May: No masks in secondary schools

Pupils in secondary schools and colleges will not need to wear masks in classrooms or communal spaces from Monday.

17th May: Universities return to in-person teaching

All University students can return to in-person teaching from Monday.

17th May: 30 guests can attend weddings

Up to 30 guests can now attend weddings, receptions and commemorative events like wakes.

17th May: Care home visitors increase

Care home residents can have 5 named visitors from Monday. Two visitors will be able to visit at once provided they have tested negative. Care home residents will also be able to leave care homes without having isolate on return.

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