THOSE most at risk of contracting Covid-19 are being urged to come forward for their spring top-up jab by June 30.

The latest weekly figures show just shy of 600,000 people across Yorkshire and the North East  have taken up the offer since April when the spring campaign was launched.

Anyone currently aged 75 and over, or who will be aged 75 by June 30 this year, is able to get the Covid-19 vaccine, along with older adult care home residents and people with a weakened immune system aged six months and over.

Dr Hamish McLure, NHS North East and Yorkshire regional medical director, said: "It is fantastic to see that almost 600,000 people in the region have already come forward since the start of the spring Covid vaccination campaign in April - with hard-working NHS staff also having vaccinated over two-thirds of care home residents.

"Covid-19 can still pose a serious risk for those aged over 75 and those with compromised immune systems.

"Even if you've been vaccinated before, protection diminishes over time, so I'd urge anyone eligible to come forward."

From now until June 30, there are thousands of appointments available across the country, including at pharmacies.

Appointments can be booked by calling 119 or visiting https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/