‘Major achievement’ as 10m people in UK  receive first Covid-19 jab

Almost nine out of 10 people aged over 75 in England have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA

Almost nine out of 10 people aged over 75 in England have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, as the rollout of initial jabs passed the 10 million mark in the UK.

All residents and staff in care homes in England and Wales have also been offered a jab, the Department of Health said.