PEOPLE aged 34 and 35 can book their Covid vaccination from today (May 20), the NHS have confirmed.

More than one million more people will be eligible for a life-saving Covid-19 jab.

Texts inviting people to book a vaccination will be sent to those aged 34 and 35 today and tomorrow.

Younger people in their thirties are expected to be invited over the next few days and weeks.

Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: “Our vaccination programme – the fastest and most successful in NHS history – moves forward at pace with 34 and 35 year olds now being invited for the jab. This is incredible news and means we remain on track to hit our target of offering a vaccine to all adults by the end of July.

“The vaccine is our way out of the pandemic and the key to getting back to normal. I’m delighted that 70 per cent of adults across the country have already been vaccinated with their first dose, and 40 per cent with their second.

“We have one of the highest uptake rates in the world but we’ll continue to do everything we can to make sure no one is left behind. Please come forward for the jab once you get the offer – it could save your life and protect your loved ones.”

Text invitations appear as an alert from ‘NHSvaccine’, including a web link to the NHS website to reserve an appointment.

People who cannot go online can call the service on 119 instead to book their jab.

When invited, people will be able to book at one of the vaccination centre, pharmacy or general practice sites across the country that are available through the national booking service.