People aged 42 and over are now being invited to book their Covid vaccines, the NHS confirmed today.

The national booking system has extended for the second time in a week to allow more healthy adults in their forties to book their jab.

People in England who are aged 42 and over, or those who will turn 42 before July 1, can now arrange their vaccine appointment through the national booking website.

Yesterday the age of people being invited was lowered to 44, after a significant take-up among older groups.

People in their 30s could be offered their first dose of the vaccine in a matter of days, as officials are said to be closing in on a deal that .would double the UK’s order of 40million Pfizer jabs.

More to follow.

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