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Daniel Morrow

All Scots aged 18 and over can sign up for their first Covid jab from today

Scots adults who are yet to receive their Covid jab can sign up for their first dose from today.

The Scottish Government opened up its online self-registration service from 8am on Monday morning.

Previously it was used to encourage unpaid carers and 18-29-year-olds to come forward for their jab.

But now the service will be available to all adults aged 18 and will close in September, when the initial vaccination programme comes to a conclusion.

People who sign up through the online portal will receive a text message or an email that will give them details on their appointment.

Around 3.7m Scots have been given their first dose of the vaccine (PA)

Scots will be able to change the time or location if they are unsuitable.

The latest figures released by Public Health Scotland show that more than 3.7m Scots have received their first dose of the Covid vaccine.

Almost 2.7m people have been fully vaccinated against the virus in Scotland.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: “We are absolutely delighted at the success of the roll-out in Scotland and the high-uptake among the adult population.

"I want to thank everyone who has been involved in the incredibly successful roll-out and of course, all those who have taken up their offer of a vaccine.

“Whatever the reason anyone aged 18 and over has not yet received a vaccination appointment, we invite them to take the opportunity to self-register as soon as possible. The self-registration system is open to all adults, whether you are registered with a GP or not, and will enable anyone who is new to Scotland or did not have an up-to-date registered home address to come forward.

“The evidence shows that vaccination is helping to protect people from serious health harms and there is no doubt it is vaccination which offers us the best route out of this pandemic.

It is hoped that all Scots adults will be fully vaccinated by September (Getty Images)

“The vaccination programme is available for every adult in Scotland I urge everyone to take the opportunity to protect themselves, their families and their community.”

Scots can register for the Covid jab here.

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