Booster bookings surge as NHS accelerates COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Booster bookings surge as NHS accelerates COVID-19 vaccine campaign More than 650,000 booster bookings were made yesterday (Monday) as the NHS kickstarted the expansion of its world-leading COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Yesterday was the second highest day for booster bookings as the online service opened to all eligible people aged 30 and above.

A total of 704,148 vaccine appointments were made, including 655,170 for boosters. NHS England

See also:

• 15-minute observation period after vaccine temporarily suspended to speed up booster rollout Department of Health and Social Care
• Independent report: Suspension of the 15-minute wait for vaccination with mRNA vaccine for COVID-19: UK CMOs' opinion Department of Health and Social Care
• Statement to Parliament: Oral statement on COVID-19 by the Health and Social Care Secretary Department of Health and Social Care
• Chief Medical Officer urges public to Get Boosted Now Department of Health and Social Care
• 11 countries removed from the UK’s red list Department of Health and Social Care
• Guidance: COVID-19: Omicron daily overview UK Health Security Agency