Malvern Hills has one of the highest uptake rates of the coronavirus vaccine in the country

Despite the good news, evidence suggests one in 12 remains unvaccinated in the district.

Data from NHS England shows 63,092 people aged 18 and over in Malvern Hills had received a first dose of the vaccine by June 5 – at least 91.9% of those in the area, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service.

This is one of the highest rates of all local authorities in England.

However, it means that around 8.1% remain unvaccinated.

Rates nationally differed between just 63.9% in Westminster, and 93.3% in Hambleton, Yorkshire.

Using Office for National Statistics data, which experts say are more accurate at a national level, figures show around 93.3% of adults across England had received a first jab by June 5.

With 80.8% having received at least one vaccine, those aged 18-24 have the highest refusal rates in Malvern Hills.

By comparison, the 80+ age bracket has the highest uptake in the area – 98.3%.

Meanwhile, at least 12.5% of 5-11 year-olds, 66.6% of 12-15 year-olds and 76% of 16-17 year-olds have been jabbed.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recently advised the Government to provide an autumn Covid-19 booster programme in preparation for winter.

The committee recommends that those in older age groups, residents in care homes for older adults, frontline health and social care workers, and those with certain underlying health conditions receive a booster vaccine ahead of the winter period.

The recommendations come amid the rollout of the spring booster programme, which is targeted at adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults, and individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed.

The Department of Health and Social Care said there are areas of the country with lower uptake, but it will continue to provide advice on how to get a vaccine and its benefits.

A spokeswoman added: “Vaccines remain the best way we can protect ourselves from the virus and it's not too late for people to come forward and get their jab."