Over 80,000 Falkirk people have now had first COVID vaccination

Public Health Scotland data shows 81,112 people had received their first jag by April 13.

That was up 1% from 80,271 a week earlier.

It means 61% of people aged 16 and over in Falkirk have now received their first dose, using the latest Scottish population estimates.

The figures include 20,177 people who had their second dose, meaning 15% of over-16s have now had both jags.

Across Scotland, 2.7 million people received a jag by April 13, 59% of the population.

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That was an increase of 4% from 2.6 million the week before.

The data also shows that 634,000 people across Scotland have received both jags, 14% of the population.

Vaccinations are being delivered through GP practices, health centres and local clinics.

Following the first dose of the vaccine, a second jag is offered up to 12 weeks later.

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