ONE in every 100 people aged 50 and over in Wyre Forest have yet to receive a first vaccination dose against Covid-19 – despite being invited to book a jab more than two months ago.
Three-quarters of the adult population across England have had their first dose, while more than half are fully vaccinated.
But figures suggest there is still hesitancy amongst over 50s in some areas.
NHS England data shows in Wyre Forest, 547 people aged 50 and over had still to receive a first vaccination dose as of May 30 – 1 percent of the age group based on latest population estimates.
The figure was highest in Spennells and Hoobrook where 5.2 percent of over 50s had not received a Covid jab at this point.
Across England, 4 percent of people aged 50 and over – 800,600 adults – had not been vaccinated as of May 30.
In the Midlands, 3 percent of people aged 50 and over were unvaccinated.
- Are you over 50 and still to receive your Covid vaccine? Do you feel hesitant? Get in touch and email Lucy-Ann.Jones@newsquest.co.uk
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