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Covid in Scotland: Vaccine registration opens for 18-29 year olds across country

Scots aged between 18 and 29 are being urged to register for the coronavirus vaccine as the programme ramps up across the country.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, who received his first jab earlier, wants people to take the opportunity to get both their jabs to halt the deadly virus.

An online form has been launched by the NHS to allow those in their late teens and twenties to sign up for their jab.

Those living in the islands, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, don't need to sign up as their health board will get in touch about appointments.

Anyone in Scotland aged 30 or over is being told to wait for the NHS to get in touch with them about their first dose.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has urged Scots to get their jabs (Getty Images)

So far 3,108,819 people have received their first vaccination across Scotland, and 1,828,930 have also had their second.

Yousaf said: "I am delighted to have received my first vaccination and would like to thank all the staff at NHS Tayside and throughout Scotland for all their efforts in ensuring the success of the roll-out.

"I was very pleased to be able to meet some of the local staff who have been involved in delivering the vaccination programme here in Dundee, and was particularly glad to be here on the day the programme in NHS Tayside reaches a total of 400,000 doses.

"With the April 02 variant currently circulating in parts of the UK, it continues to be vitally important that everyone takes the opportunity to get both doses of their vaccination when this is offered.

"The second dose offers greater and longer lasting protection, and should not be missed.

"We want everyone to come forward for a vaccine and we continue to work with community organisations to address any barriers people may experience to ensure that everyone is able to get an appointment.

"The vaccines we have are extremely safe and highly effective. Vaccination is absolutely crucial to protect ourselves, our families and our communities, and to help us on the path back to normality.

"Today is also the day the Scottish Government invites 18-29 year olds to self-register for the COVID-19 vaccine by going online at nhsinform.scot/under30register or calling 0800 030 8013 before Friday 4 June to get their vaccine appointment details sent to them by email or text.

"Those who don’t register in this way will still be sent their appointment details by letter."

Anyone who missed their original appointment, or thinks they may have been missed, should contact the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 or fill out the missing appointment form on the NHS Inform website.

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