Coronavirus vaccines are being offered to healthy people aged 42 and over from today. The national booking system has been extended for the second time in two days to allow more adults in their 40s to book their jab.
Healthy people in England who are aged 42 and over, or those who will turn 42 before July 1, can now arrange their vaccine appointment.
The system only opened to those aged 44 and over on Monday. There had been supply constraints throughout April, with second vaccines for those at highest risk of Covid-19 being prioritised with the supply that was available.
But even amid supply issues, the NHS was able to extend the rollout of the vaccine programme to its second phase, healthy adults under the age of 50.