THE number of vaccinations given out in Harlow has plummeted.

To be fair, we were all given fair warning that there would be a decline due to a supply problem across the whole country.

This was also an Easter weekend.

Health bosses in charge of the Harlow Leisurezone vaccination centre told YH that they were furiously ringing round at the weekend, cancelling appointments and asking residents to rearrange.

A health spokesperson said: “If we did cancel you appointment then we urge you to go back into the NHS portal and re-book your appointment.

“They can be for Harlow but you also have the option of places such as Loughton as well.”

It is still a remarkable statistic that over 38,000 Harlow residents have been vaccinated.

Well done to all involved.

Vaccinations

Number of people vaccinated with at least one dose

Week Ending: April 8th

The statistics are as follows:

Under 50: 10,934

Aged 50-54: 5,180

Aged 55-59: 5,256

Aged 60-64:4,500

Aged 65-69: 3,740

Aged 70-74: 3,279

Aged 75-79: 2,343

Aged 80+ 3,608

Total: 38,840

A total of 1,251 in the past week. That is an average of 178 a day.

Last week

A total of 5,336 in the past week. That is an average of 762 a day.