Covid: Huge queues on NHS website as people rush to book booster jab after Prime Minister's national address

Boris Johnson addressed the nation last night and warned we ‘face an emergency’ over Omicron.

He warned that we could see a ‘tidal wave’ of cases in the coming weeks.

The PM urged people to get boosted and announced a target for every adult over the age of 18 to get their third jab by the end of December.

People aged 30-39 are now eligible to book a booster jab.

However following the PM’s address there has been a huge surge in people trying to book.

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The News attempted to use the website and we found ourselves in a queue of nearly 10,000 people trying to get onto the website.

The NHS in England has advised people trying to book a Covid-19 booster jab to try later or tomorrow as people face a queue on the website.

In a tweet, the health service said: ‘The Covid vaccine booking service is currently facing extremely high demand so is operating a queuing system.

‘For users aged 18-29, please be aware that booking opens on Wednesday 15 Dec.

‘For all others experiencing waits, we would advise trying again later today or tomorrow.’

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