FIGURES have revealed which area of the district has the highest coverage of Covid vaccines. 

NHS data shows that a total of 78,925 people have received their jab in the district equating to 64 per cent of those aged 16 and over.

The latest avilable data only takes into consideration jabs given out up until April 11.

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Figures also reveal variation in coverage across different areas of the district. 
The proportion of residents prioritised for vaccinations, such as those aged 50 and over, is one factor that could affect vaccine coverage.

The area with the highest coverage continues to be Bures Hamlet, Maplestead and Belchamp, with 70.8 per cent of people aged 16 and over given their first dose.

Central Braintree has given the lowest number of vaccines with with 55.3 per cent done.

Areas with the highest coverage:

1) Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, with 70.8% of people aged 16 and over given their first dose

2) Witham South, Hatfield Peverel & White Notley, 70.1%

3) Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield, 69.5%

Areas with the lowest coverage 

1) Central Braintree, 55.3%

2) Braintree South, 56.6%

3) Bocking, 58.6%.