More than 650,000 Covid jabs have now been given across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Of the 650,806 injections that have gone into arms across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland since December, 545,776 have been first doses.

The adult population of the city, county and Rutland is 660,000 meaning medics are significantly more than halfway through giving all over 18s a jab.

The figures also show that there are 105,030 people in the area who are now fully vaccinated.

The number of people who have received their first dose by age group is:

Over 80s: 50,911

75-79: 38,355

70-74: 53,055

65-69: 52,753

60-64: 59,949

55-59: 66,445

50-54: 68,238

Under 50: 156,120

The number of people who have received their second dose by age group is:

Over 80s: 38,536

75-79: 14,037

70-74: 7,668

65-69: 4,074

60-64: 5,275

55-59: 6,140

50-54: 6,022

Under 50: 23,458

Younger age groups include NHS, health and social care workers and clincially vulnerable patients.

Appointments are now being offered to those aged 45 and over. Patients can book on for their jabs using the national booking website – click here to book and for more information.

Earlier this week, as Nub News reported, Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns welcomed the progress of the roll-out, saying nearly 60,000 in Rutland and Melton have now been vaccinated.

The MP commented: "Our local clinicians are doing an amazing job in the vaccination effort, with three-quarters of all adults in Rutland and Melton have now had at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. What an achievement!

"That's 58,246 people whose lives are safer and who are protecting all of us.

I would like to thank everyone, from the clinicians and the volunteers to those delivering the vaccine, for achieving this milestone."