The Scottish Government has also reduced the time between the second and third doses after nine cases of Omicron were identified in Scotland.

The First Minister said the issue had affected a ‘very small number’ of people after vaccination advice changed.

The Scottish Government has announced it aims to offer third doses of a coronavirus vaccine to all adults by the end of January.

The First Minister insisted the roll-out of the booster jab was proceeding well but accepted a "small number of people" had been turned away this week.

The vaccination programme is expected to be accelerated as more cases of the new Omicron variant has been found in Scotland. Here's how you can book your vaccine appointment.

Professor Linda Bauld said the target is ambitious but should still be achievable.