How many Tamworth people have had their first and second Covid vaccine?
Get all the latest politics news via email updates Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  More than 70 per cent of Tamworths adults have had their first Covid vaccine while half have had both doses. According to the towns MP, as of Friday, May 28, 71.1 per cent of adults had had their first jab, which was almost in line with the United Kingdom average of 75.5 per cent. For second doses, Tamworth was at 50.9 per cent, ahead of the United Kingdom average of 50.2. Across the Midlands, including Birmingham, Staffordshire had the highest greatest number of vaccines given  over 1.2 million. Tamworths MP Christopher Pincher said: The vaccine program is firing on all cylinders in Tamworth and our local villages. We are currently seeing a shift in vaccination sites with GP practices returning to the work of seeing patients face to face, as well as ensuring we have all the infrastructure in place for the Pfizer vaccine that needs to be kept at very low temperatures (-80C). There has been a short transition, however it appears to now have been cleared and appointments are back to normal. The Government target to offer the first jab to everyone in cohorts 1-9 has been achieved three days early, meaning we now move on to vaccinating more adults, the next group currently being called up are those in their 20s. As well as this, we have approved a fourth vaccine to add to our arsenal and this is already being rolled out across the United Kingdom. On top of this, the Government have secured another 60 million Pfizer doses for the booster programme in the Autumn. The path we are on is the right one. Our vaccine programme is both envied and copied across the world. However, we must not become complacent or let up the pace. We especially need people in the lower and middle age range not to ignore their call up to be vaccinated as we do not want people to run the risk of infection - for themselves and for others so I urge everyone that when the time comes for your vaccination, book it and get the vaccine.  All people over 25 in England can now book a Covid jab and Staffordshire County Council is encouraging younger people not to delay in booking their vaccination, saying vaccine take up in younger people is crucial to stemming a recent rise in coronavirus cases. Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Councils director of health and care, said: All adults getting both doses of the vaccine is vital for people to protect themselves and their family and put us in a position where we can safely navigate the final stage of the roadmap. We know younger people have made tremendous sacrifices and have missed out on lots of activities like travel and larger sporting and music events. After everybodys hard work these are finally in touching distance and it is critical people aged 25-29 do not delay or put off getting their vaccine. You do not need to wait to be contacted  I would urge younger people to book your appointment as soon as possible and join the millions who are already protected. Get your jab, get tested regularly and keep following the rules currently in place and know that you have done your bit heading into the summer.  People can book their vaccine by visiting the NHS Book a coronavirus vaccination website or calling 119.