NHS CHIEFS have announced that 80 per cent of eligible people living in the South West have received their booster jabs.

This announcement came alongside the news that 12 million jabs have been given in the region since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December 2020.

These milestones have been reached as NHS staff and volunteers are set to continue to deliver booster jabs over the New Year bank holiday weekend.

The South West medical director for NHS England and NHS improvement, Dr Michael Marsh, has urged anyone who is due a booster to take advantage of the New Year roll out.

Dr Michael Marsh said: ‘Why not start the New Year with a resolution to keep healthy and get a life-saving booster jab

‘Also, if you haven’t had your first or second dose yet, please come forward as it’s not too late and we would be pleased to see you.’

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You can find out more about the Booster programme and where to get your jab at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/