MORE than 45,777 people in Braintree have now received at least their first dose of a coronavirus vaccination.
The latest available data from the NHS, which only takes into consideration jabs given out up until February 28, shows 37 per cent of people aged 16 and over in the district have received their vaccinations.
More than 16,388 of those residents were under the age of 65. while more than 29,389 65 or over.
Meaning 95 per cent of over 65s have now recieved theirs first dose.
Across England, 17.2 million people have received their first dose.
Including 9.7 million people aged 65 or over.
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Letters are now being sent out to invite those aged 60 to 63 to book their jab.
The infection rate across the Braintree district stands at 45.9 per 100,000 people.
The Government has pledged to offer vaccinations to everyone aged over 50 by the end of April.
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