13 million top-up vaccines given across the UK

The government has announced that 13 million booster jabs have been given out across the UK, with one million being given in the past 3 days.

The milestone comes as the government has accepted advice to extend booster programme to 40-49 year olds. New data shows boosters give over 90% protection against symptomatic covid.

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: “There is not a second to waste in getting your booster jab – and it is fantastic to see more than 13 million people have now come forward to top-up their protection this winter.

“I want to thank everyone who has come forward for their jab and the NHS and army of volunteers helping to get jabs in arms.”