More than 10,000 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in Rutland.

Rutland Primary Care Network announced the milestone earlier this week as it moves on towards younger age groups.

The PCN has praised the support of staff and volunteers, including retired nurses and doctors.

Thanks has also been given to cake bakers and providers of lunches for vaccination teams and volunteers.

The PCN also said: "Thank you to those many people who have sent feedback and messages of thanks. It is very much appreciated and the messages are shared with the staff and volunteers. Comments we have had include " Every person was smiling, friendly and efficient"." So well organised" and " I had a positive experience".

Now the PCN is to invite cohort 6 for vaccination – those aged 16-64 who have medical conditions that make them especially vulnerable to COVID and also carers.

The PCN said: "There are a large number of people who are in this category so it will take us a couple of weeks to invite them all, depending on our supply of vaccine.

"Don't worry if you have not yet received an invitation, we are inviting more people as soon as more slots are available."

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns has also commented: "In total 11,100 people in Rutland have received at least one dose from one of the many vaccination centres available.

"That's over a quarter of the population of the county.

That's 11,100 people whose lives are safer and who are protecting all of us.

"I'd like to thank everyone, from the clinicians to the volunteers, for achieving this milestone so quickly."

Earlier this week, it was revealed Rutland had the highest vaccination rate in the county, as previously reported by Nub News.