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    NHS website hit by technical problems amid rush to book COVID-19 booster doses – The Independent

    Published by maria gbaf

    Posted on December 13, 2021

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    Last updated: January 28, 2026

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    The NHS website crashed as people rushed to book COVID-19 booster shots after the UK announced availability for all adults.

    NHS Website Faces Issues During COVID-19 Booster Booking Rush

    (Reuters) – The UK’s NHS website crashed as people rushed to book COVID-19 booster doses after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said everyone above the age of 18 could get booster shots from Monday, The Independent reported https://bit.ly/3pOm02H on Sunday.

    “The NHS website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We are working to resolve these issues. Thank you for your patience,” the report said, citing a statement on the NHS website

    The NHS did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

    (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Daniel Wallis)

    Key Takeaways

    • •NHS website crashed due to high demand for COVID-19 booster bookings.
    • •UK government announced booster availability for all adults.
    • •Technical difficulties acknowledged by NHS with a public statement.
    • •No immediate response from NHS to media inquiries.
    • •High public interest following Prime Minister's announcement.

    Frequently Asked Questions about NHS website hit by technical problems amid rush to book COVID-19 booster doses – The Independent

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the NHS website crashing due to a surge in COVID-19 booster bookings following a government announcement.

    2Why did the NHS website crash?

    The NHS website crashed due to high traffic from people trying to book COVID-19 booster doses.

    3Who announced the booster availability?

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that COVID-19 booster shots would be available for everyone above 18.

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