High Peak MP Robert Largan has welcomed the news that 31,332 people in the High Peak have received at least one dose of Covid vaccine.

In figures published this evening by the Department for Health, a total of 31,332 people living in the High Peak have received a Covid jab. The breakdown of those figures show that 4,659 people over the age of 80 have had their jab; 3,919 between the ages of 75-79; 5,370 in the 70-74 age bracket; and 17,384 under 70. 

According to estimates using ONS population data, that means 33.8% of all people in High Peak have received at least one vaccine dose. It is estimated that 43.4% of people over 18 have received the jab.

The data is available here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/covid-19-v…;

Robert Largan MP commented:

“It’s fantastic news that 31,332 people in High Peak have had their first vaccine dose. This is an amazing achievement and I want to thank everyone who has been working so hard to deliver the vaccine programme locally. From the doctors and nurses to the GP practice managers and volunteers. Everyone is playing a vital role and helping to save lives.

“The Government has set an ambitious target to offer a vaccine to every adult by the end of July. I’ll be working with our local NHS to do everything possible to make certain we hit that target.

“We will get through this!”