New data reveals which area in the Braintree district has given the most Covid vaccines.
NHS data shows 80,779 people have had both jabs by July 4- 65 per cent of those aged 16 and over.
Of those to have received both jabs, 78,704 were aged 25 and over – 71 per cent of the age group.
It means 2,095 people aged between 16 to 25 have received both doses.
Meanwhile, 105,379 people in Braintree have received at least one dose of a vaccine – 85 per cent of those aged 16 and over.
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The NHS vaccine data also reveals variation in coverage for residents who are fully vaccinated between different areas across Braintree.
The area with the highest coverage continues to be Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, with 72.3 per cent of people aged 16 and over fully vaccinated.
Closely following is Halstead East & Colnes with 71.5 per cent and Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield, 71 per cent
West Witham has the lowest coverage with 57.3 per cent, followed by Central Braintree at 57.8 per cent and Braintree South, 58.8 per cent.
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