Almost six in ten adults in Harrow are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 – the joint highest percentage in London.

Figures from NHS England show that by Saturday (June 19), 57 per cent of those eligible for the vaccine had received two doses.

This was the top rate when compared with other boroughs in the capital, a position shared with Bromley.

Furthermore, 79 per cent of those eligible for a vaccine have received their first jab – this was the joint third highest figure in London, again shared with Bromley, with only Merton and Richmond performing better.

The statistics showed nearly 157,000 people have been given one dose, while more than 113,000 have completed their course.

Despite these encouraging signs, Cllr Graham Henson (Lab, Roxbourne), leader of Harrow Council, has urged people to continue to get involved in the vaccination push.

In his weekly newsletter to residents sent out on Friday (June 18), he noted the recent government decision to delay the next steps out of lockdown was to allow more people to receive vaccinations in the wake of the emergence of the Delta variant of the virus.

He said: “For more protection against the Delta variant, everyone will need to get a second dose of their vaccine.

“It is important that you come back for your second jab when you are contacted or keep your appointment if it is already booked – you will get the same type of vaccine for both doses.”

The vaccination figures in neighbouring Brent are significantly lower, though at 72 per cent for one dose and 49 for two, their percentages are at least the citywide average.

They were also somewhat ahead of the lowest figures in the capital – just 55 per cent of adults in Westminster and 58 per cent in Camden have been given their first jab, while 36 per cent of those eligible in both areas have received both jabs.

Last week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the waiting times between doses for those aged 40 and over would be cut from 12 to eight weeks, while all those aged 18 and above can now book appointments.

He said: “Vaccines save lives and have enabled us to restore many freedoms that we cherish.

“To allow us to ease restrictions fully, it is more important than ever that people come forward for their jabs when eligible and book a second dose to receive the fullest possible protection.”