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All Over-18s In England Able To Book COVID Vaccine

Everyone aged 18 and over is now able to book their COVID vaccine in England.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement during a speech in which he praised the vaccination programme as "an incredible achievement".

England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has warned COVID "has not thrown its last surprise at us and there will be several more over the next period".

Speaking at the NHS Confed Conference, he said he is anticipating case rates will continue to go up in the next few weeks due to Delta being "significantly more transmissible" than Alpha.

In Northern Ireland and Wales, the COVID vaccination programme is already open to those aged 18 and over.

In Scotland, over-30s are eligible, but in specific areas of Glasgow affected by the current outbreak all 18 to 39 year olds are now being invited.

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