Many have been sharing their experiences of receiving the vaccine in a bid to encourage others.
Here are some of the first to receive their vaccinations.
– Tom Parker
Tom Parker of The Wanted (Joe Giddens/PA)
The Wanted singer, 32, received the Pfizer/BioNTech jab and encouraged his followers to do the same “so we can all move on”.
The father-of-two is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour and is therefore likely to be in a priority group for the clinically extremely vulnerable.
– Sir David Attenborough
(John Stillwell/PA)
The naturalist and broadcaster, 94, received the Covid-19 jab in January, months after speaking of the “immense suffering” caused by the pandemic.
Shakin’ Stevens hails ‘first step to hope’ after coronavirus jab February 7 2021, 2.39pm
Shakin’ Stevens has the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine at Adams Park Stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HEC Ltd 2021/PA)
Shakin’ Stevens has spoken of his relief after getting the coronavirus vaccine – despite having a fear of needles.
The Welsh rock ‘n’ roll star, 72, said staff at Adams Park Stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, had been “absolutely brilliant” and that he had felt “totally relaxed” upon arrival.
Stevens – known to fans as “Shaky” – and his partner and manager Sue both received their first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine on Sunday morning.