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UK hits 12 million top-ups in new record week for jabs
More than two million boosters have been given to people across the UK in the last week, as the vaccination programme continues to accelerate.
In a record-breaking week, the UK has topped 12 million booster and third jabs given in total across the UK – with hundreds of thousands of people coming forward every day to get the vital protection offered by top-up jabs ahead of the colder months.
A total of 12,164,586 booster jabs have now been given, with 340,943 recorded on 13 November in the UK.
According to the latest stats, in the week leading up to November 11, almost 2.5 million new boosters or third doses have been reported in the UK, which is the highest weekly increase so far. The latest figures come in a week of major milestones, with England reporting a total of 90 million first, second and third doses being administered on Thursday, and 80 per cent of over 12s now having had two doses.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: “Another excellent week of significant milestones for our vaccination programme as 12 million people have now played their part by coming forward for a top-up jab to give not only themselves, but their loved ones vital protection this winter.
“We’ve made it easier than ever to get your booster this week by opening up appointments so people can pre-book a month in advance and I continue to urge all those eligible to get your jab as soon as possible. For everyone who has not yet come forward for a first dose, second dose or booster – this is a national mission and it is not too late. Every jab builds our wall of defence across the country ahead of Christmas.”
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