More than 85 million vaccines administered in UK

Latest figures indicate that more than 85 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered across the UK.

A total of 85,196,986 doses have been administered in the UK, with 46,851,145 people receiving a first dose (88.6 per cent) and 38,345,841 people receiving both doses (72.5 per cent). All adults in the UK are able to get their second doses after eight weeks. This will mean every adult has the chance to have two doses by mid-September.

The latest data from Public Health England and Cambridge University shows that around 60,000 deaths, 22 million infections and 52,600 hospitalisations have been prevented by vaccines up to 23 July.

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: “In under eight months, health services across the UK have delivered more than 85 million doses – this is a phenomenal achievement. It has shown Britain at its best.

“From our NHS administering the jabs, to the armed forces, thousands of volunteers and civil servants, you have all played an important role in getting us to this life-saving milestone - and I want to thank you all for your tireless efforts. Please get both of your jabs if you haven’t already to protect yourself and your loved ones.”