Two-thirds of over-50s in Carlisle have received their autumn Covid-19 boosters according to new data.

The figures are based on the number of people who are registered on the National Immunisation Management Service.

In total, the number of people in Carlisle who have received a booster or third take stands at 69,400 with an uptake for the third jab of 68.9 per cent.

When broken down further, it is revealed that in Carlisle, 33,100 people had received their autumn booster by November 30.

It means at least 66.7 per cent. of over 50s have gotten the additional does, a figure that stands above the national rate of 61.9 per cent.

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