More than 250,000 people have now had the first dose of their Covid jab in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Nearly 56,000 injections have been administered since last week, which means the total number of vaccinations meaning that since December 254,942 have been given.

Doses have started to be delivered to those in the over 65 age group, with some GP practices also injecting those in the over 60s cohort.

There are 248,336 people who have now had their first dose, while 6,606 have also had their second jab.

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

Over 80s: 50,073

75-79: 37,364

70-74: 50,637

Under 70: 110,262

The Government's target of giving 15 million doses by February 15 was achieved with all those aged over 70 said to have been offered an appointment if they've not had the jab.

Health teams across the city, county and Rutland have now started vaccinating the over 65s.

The age group have been urged to book online this week if they don't have or haven't been offered an appointment.

Venues

To make an appointment at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, click here .

Click here for available slots at Glenfield Hospital.

To book a vaccine at Leicester General Hospital, click here .

Leicester's mass vaccination site – The Peepul Centre – also has appointments that can be booked by eligible groups, click here . Local pharmacies are also available via the same link or by calling 119

The booking process

1. Click on the link of your preferred vaccination site
2. Enter the pin CovidVL19
3. Register as a new user
4. Pick the patient option on the form and fill in your details
5. Choose a date and time for your initial vaccination. The system will automatically generate a second slot.
6. Check your inbox and junk mail for an email that confirms your booking. You will also receive a text reminder if you filled in the contact number field.

Photo ID and proof of eligibility will be needed on arrival and if you unable to provide these you will be turned away

Slots also remain open to anyone eligible who has previously been invited for a vaccine but not yet made an appointment.