TWO-thirds of 80-year-olds in the health sector that covers Harlow have received their first Covid-19 vaccination.

The exact figure for the Hertfordshire and West Essex area is 66.3%. 18.3% have had their second jab.

As you can see from the table below, there are only nine other regions that have a a better return.

At the month residents have an option (realistically) of Lister House Surgery in Staple Tye , Stevenage and Wickford.

Over 70s in Harlow and the clinically vulnerable have also been receiving invitations to be vaccinated.

There are hopes that details of a mass vaccination centre for Harlow will be announced soon.