Covid rates across most indicators has been trending upwards since the summer, but recently the UK Health Security Agency said that last year's booster programme prevented over 14,000 hospitalisations
Around 20million people in England are eligible for the Covid top-up jab this year, including the over-65s, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions.
EXCLUSIVE: Industry leaders today slammed the chaotic decision making by NHS England, with pharmacy teams reporting very patchy and disorganised jab distribution.