The rate at which Covid jabs are going in the arms of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland residents has significantly slowed down, latest data shows. 

Some 39,491 people have been injected since figures were last updated – compared to nearly 56,000 at the previous update.

Figures released today relate to jabs given up to and including February 21.

They show that 287,401 people have now received their first dose, 7,032 second doses have also been given. 

The cumulative total of vaccines given in the city, county and Rutland since December 8, is 294,433.

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

Over 80s: 50,568

75-79: 37,728

70-74: 21,768

65-69: 44,770

Under 65: 102,657

Vaccinating those aged 65-69 started after the Government hit its target of offering a first dose to all over 70s by February 15.

The Prime Minister pledged jabs to all adults by the end of July before he revealed his roadmap earlier this week.

The number of jabs given to under 65s has been shared for the first time this week, a large proportion of the cohort will be health and social care workers, but it might suggest those under 65 in some areas are now being invited for their first dose.

The city mayor has this week said vaccination is the only sure way for Leicester to avoid another local lockdown. 

Sir Peter Soulsby said he will write to Health Secretary Matt Hancock asking for the rules around who can be vaccinated and when to be relaxed in an attempt to bring down stubbornly high infection rates in the city.

Last week's first dose totals were: 

Over 80s: 50,073

75-79: 37,364

70-74: 50,637

Under 70: 110,262

Over 65s can book their own jabs – details are below.

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

Click on the link of your preferred vaccination site

Enter the pin CovidVL19

Register as a new user

Pick the patient option on the form and fill in your details

Choose a date and time for your initial vaccination. The system will automatically generate a second slot.

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.