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We must urgently mobilise against Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
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By Kawsar Zaman
We must urgently mobilise against Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
From tackling disinformation to culturally sensitive messaging, we need a multi-faceted approach to boost the Covid-19 vaccine uptake in BAME communities
Boris Johnson Indicates People Will Need Revaccination To Deal With New Covid Variants
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Boris Johnson Indicates People Will Need Revaccination To Deal With New Covid Variants
The Prime Minister has told the public to "get used to the idea of revaccination” this autumn to deal with new Covid variants.
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By Police Federation of England and Wales
Open letter to Government over police officer vaccines
All 43 branches of the Police Federation of England and Wales are calling for frontline police officers to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi Says 1,000 Jabs A Minute Were Delivered On Saturday Morning
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Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi Says 1,000 Jabs A Minute Were Delivered On Saturday Morning
The vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said he is confident the government will hit its mid-February target of giving all the most vulnerable a coronavirus jab after revealing almost 1,000 a minute were delivered on Saturday morning.
Downing Street Creates Chaos Over Vaccination Timeline By Changing Policy Twice In Minutes
Coronavirus
Downing Street Creates Chaos Over Vaccination Timeline By Changing Policy Twice In Minutes
Downing Street sowed confusion over when the first phase of vaccinations is due to be completed this morning after changing policy twice in minutes during a chaotic briefing.
Vaccine Minister Claims Border Policy Is 'Robust' Despite Failing To Put In Place Hotel Quarantine Plans
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Claims Border Policy Is "Robust" Despite Failing To Put In Place Hotel Quarantine Plans
The vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has claimed the government's border policy is "robust" despite further delays to the start of the hotel quarantine policy.
Boris Johnson Says Roadmap Out Of Lockdown Will Be Confirmed On 22 February, Starting With Schools
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Boris Johnson Says Roadmap Out Of Lockdown Will Be Confirmed On 22 February, Starting With Schools
The Prime Minister said “we can begin to chart a way ahead” out of lockdown later this month starting with details of how schools can reopen on 8 March.
Matt Hancock Says France Should 'Listen To The Scientists' After Oxford Vaccine Criticism
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Matt Hancock Says France Should 'Listen To The Scientists' After Oxford Vaccine Criticism
Matt Hancock has said the global vaccine effort would be "far better" if leaders "worked together" following criticism of the Oxford jab by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Oxford Study Says AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Has 'Substantial Effect' On Transmission As France Rejects It For Over-65s
Coronavirus
Oxford Study Says AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Has "Substantial Effect" On Transmission As France Rejects It For Over-65s
An Oxford university study said the AstraZeneca vaccine may have a "substantial effect" on transmission of coronavirus, and the three-month gap between doses does not lower protection from the disease.
80,000 People Are Urgently Being Asked To Get Tested For South African Covid Variant As New Cases Spike
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80,000 People Are Urgently Being Asked To Get Tested For South African Covid Variant As New Cases Spike
The government is going door to door testing for the South African variant of Covid-19 amid fears it is spreading around the country.
Government Admits It Has Missed Its Target To Offer Vaccines To All Care Workers By End of January
Coronavirus
Government Admits It Has Missed Its Target To Offer Vaccines To All Care Workers By End of January
Ministers have admitted their pledge to roll out vaccines to all care home staff has been missed despite achieving their target of offering jabs to all care home residents.
Vaccine Nationalism, Tight Supplies And Dodgy Data: How The Global Vaccine Roll Out Is Hitting Hurdles
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Vaccine Nationalism, Tight Supplies And Dodgy Data: How The Global Vaccine Roll Out Is Hitting Hurdles
The development of the Covid-19 vaccination has offered the world a route out of the pandemic, but the deployment of the jab has already been hit by several major snags. PoliticsHome details the growing row over the global vaccination effort.
A Groundbreaking Single-Shot Covid Vaccine Is Proven To Be Effective In Trials
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A Groundbreaking Single-Shot Covid Vaccine Is Proven To Be Effective In Trials
Results of a clinical trial show a groundbreaking single dose version of the Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is 66% effective.
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By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM welcomes NHSE pledge to collect covid-19 vaccination ethnicity data
Dr Hodon Abdi, co-chair of RCEM's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, said:
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to latest vaccine figures
In a press conference today, the Health Secretary said that 78.7% of those aged 80 or older in the UK had received the first dose of the Covid vaccine.
Vaccines Minister Says It's 'Far Too Early' To Book Summer Holidays
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Vaccines Minister Says It's "Far Too Early" To Book Summer Holidays
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has warned off planning for summer holidays, while an announcement is expected today on whether people will be required to formally quarantine on entering the UK.
Almost Four Out Of Five Over-80s Have Received A Covid Vaccine But Lockdown Must Continue, Matt Hancock Says
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Almost Four Out Of Five Over-80s Have Received A Covid Vaccine But Lockdown Must Continue, Matt Hancock Says
The Health Secretary said one in nine adults in the UK had now received the jab, but warned the NHS was still under "intense pressure" following surging hospitalisations.
The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says
Coronavirus
The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says
Those hoping for lockdown measures to be eased soon have had their hopes dashed this morning after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK was still a "long, long way" from being able to lift the toughest measures.
Exclusive: Vaccine Appointment Company Among Those Slated By Finance Watchdog Over Test and Trace
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Exclusive: Vaccine Appointment Company Among Those Slated By Finance Watchdog Over Test and Trace
Outsourcing firm, Sitel, has been subcontracted by French firm Teleperformance to support the pandemic response, despite the UK's public finance watchdog heavily criticising Sitel’s involvement with the Test and Trace programme.
Vaccine Minister Announces Plans For 24-Hour Vaccination Centres To Launch From The End Of January
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Announces Plans For 24-Hour Vaccination Centres To Launch From The End Of January
A pilot scheme to trial round-the-clock coronavirus vaccinations will launch in London by the end of the month, vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced.
Dominic Raab Says Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Offered To Every UK Adult By September
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Dominic Raab Says Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Offered To Every UK Adult By September
The foreign secretary publicly set a target of September to have offered the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to every over-18 in the UK.

Boris Johnson U-Turns On 24/7 Covid Vaccines And Promises They Will Available “As Soon As We Can”
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Boris Johnson U-Turns On 24/7 Covid Vaccines And Promises They Will Available “As Soon As We Can”
Boris Johnson has promised to start offering coronavirus vaccines round the clock “as soon as we can” after pressure to speed up the rollout.
Matt Hancock Reveals Plans To Deliver 2 Million Covid Jabs A Week By The End Of The Month
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Reveals Plans To Deliver 2 Million Covid Jabs A Week By The End Of The Month
Matt Hancock has unveiled the details of a new vaccine rollout plan aimed at administering 2 million jabs a week by the end of January.
Moderna Covid Vaccine Has Been Approved In The UK And Government Has Ordered 10 Million More
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Moderna Covid Vaccine Has Been Approved In The UK And Government Has Ordered 10 Million More
A third vaccine against Covid-19 has been approved by the UK’s medical regulator but, no doses will be available until the spring.