Two in five people in Test Valley have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

But Andover is lagging behind neighbouring Romsey when it comes to the roll-out, new figures reveal.

NHS data shows 41,131 people had received a vaccine jab by February 28 ­– equating to 40% of those aged 16 and over, according to the latest population estimates from the Office for National Statistics.

Of those vaccinated, 26,079 were aged 65 or over – 95% of the age group.

It means 15,052 people aged between 16 and 64 have received a first dose of the vaccine.

The data also reveals variation in coverage between different areas across Test Valley.

The proportion of residents prioritised for vaccinations, such as those aged over 65, is one factor that could affect vaccine coverage.

Areas with the highest coverage:

1) Romsey Town, with 52% of people aged 16 and over given their first dose

2) Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams, 51.9%

3) Abbotswood and West Wellow, 49.2%

Areas with the lowest coverage:

1) Andover Newbury Road, 25%

2) Andover London Road and East Anton, 31.3%

3) Andover Central, 32.5%

Across England, 17.2 million people had received their first dose of a vaccine by February 28, covering 38% of the population aged 16 and over.

That includes 9.7 million people aged 65 and over – 94% of the age group.

A small number of people are not included due to their age being unknown.

This week nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 were sent letters inviting them to book a coronavirus jab.

It follows the NHS writing to almost 450,000 people aged 64 last week over getting a first dose, as well as 600,000 at-risk individuals who have recently been asked to shield.

The Government has pledged to offer vaccinations to everyone aged over 50 by the end of April.