The Covid vaccination hub at Woodchurch Leisure Centre Nearly two-thirds of people in Wirral have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 171,249 people had received a vaccine jab by April 4 – equating to 65% of those aged 16 and over, according to the latest population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. Of those vaccinated, 129,996 were aged 50 or over – 94% of the age group. It means 41,253 people aged between 16 and 49 have received a first dose of the vaccine. The data also reveals variation in coverage between different areas across Wirral. The proportion of residents prioritised for vaccinations, such as those aged over 50, is one factor that could affect vaccine coverage.
51,000 more Covid vaccinations given to Liverpool City Region residents last week
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28 areas in Merseyside which have almost no new Covid-19 cases
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The Covid vaccination hub at Woodchurch Leisure Centre. Photo: Richard Garnett Nearly half of Wirral s eligible population have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 119,286 people had received a vaccine jab by February 28 – equating to 45% of those aged 16 and over, according to the latest population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. Of those vaccinated, 66,775 were aged 65 or over – 94% of the age group. It means 52,511 people aged between 16 and 64 have received a first dose of the vaccine. The data also reveals variation in coverage between different areas across Wirral. The proportion of residents prioritised for vaccinations, such as those aged over 65, is one factor that could affect vaccine coverage.
14 areas of our region giving hope the third coronavirus wave is receding
Levels in these areas have dropped considerably below the national average
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Coronavirus rates have dropped below 200 cases per 100,000 people in 14 neighbourhoods across the Liverpool City Region and Warrington.
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