COVID-19 booster jabs are in “extremely high demand” in Brighton and Hove.
More than four million visits were made nationwide to the NHS website following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on Sunday.
Mr Johnson urged adults to “get boosted now”, promising that all over 18s could get their jabs by the end of the year.
This sparked queues of up to five hours at walk-in centres across the UK.
Within moments of the announcement, the NHS booking site crashed as it was overwhelmed by demand from millions of people.
The NHS Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) announced that the local operation is also in high demand.
“The Covid vaccine booking service is currently facing extremely high demand so is operating a queueing system,” a spokesman said.
“For users aged 18-29, please be aware that booking opens on Wednesday December 15.
“Please be patient - no one will miss out on their booster jab.”
It came as health chiefs estimated that current daily omicron infections have reached around 200,000 a day in the UK.
Meanwhile lateral flow tests ran out after it was announced that all close contacts of Covid cases will be required to undertake daily tests from Tuesday.
The rule applies to those who are double vaccinated, while those who are not are instructed to isolate for ten days.
By mid-morning on Monday, home deliveries of the tests were suspended as the Gov.uk website failed to keep up with record demand.
Earlier this month, walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations at the Churchill Square clinic were temporarily suspended.
The decision to suspend walk-ins at the Brighton vaccine centre from Wednesday, December 8, aims to free up 1,400 extra slots for appointments each week to book.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Siobhan Melia said the decision is to support the national drive to deliver boosters quickly.
How to book a COVID-19 vaccination
The public can get their vaccine by booking online through the National Booking Service or by calling 119, with some GP practices also inviting those who are eligible to get in touch.
The online booking service is operating a queueing system.
The site states: “If you're unable to book now, please try again later today or tomorrow.”
Available walk-in vaccination centres
Sovereign Harbour Community Centre
Where: The Crumbles, Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6JH
When: Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm
Additional info: Pfizer. First and second doses only.
Kings Church
Where: The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2SA
When: December 14-17, 9am to 6pm
Additional info: AstraZeneca and Pfizer. First and second doses only.
Newhaven Youth Centre
Where: Denton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BA
When: December 14 and 21 and January 4, 11am to 4pm
Hastings Town Hall
Where: Priory Square entrance, Hastings, TN34 1QR
When: December 15-17, 10am to 4pm
Additional info: AstraZeneca and Pfizer. First and second doses only.
Tesco Superstore
Where: Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL
When: December 15, 11am to 3.30pm
St Peters Church
Where: St Peters Church, York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU
When: December 17, 10.30am to 2.30pm
The Bevy
Where: 50 Hillside, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4TF
When: December 18, 10.30am to 1.30pm
The Meridian Centre
Where: Sutton Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB
When: December 23 and January 6, 11am to 4pm
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