He added: “As Covid-19 rates continue to come under control, we are advising that adults aged 18- 39 years with no underlying health conditions are offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, if available, and if it does not cause delays in having the vaccine.” Source link
Nine out of every 10 people aged 45 and over have now had a jab in England, NHS officials say. Source link
Those who are due to turn 42 by 1 July can also book their jabs on the NHS website. Source link
The move comes after a review finds a link to rare blood clots is getting firmer. Source link
Dr Susan Hopkins, Covid-19 strategic response director at Public Health England, said rapid testing might find cases that would not otherwise be discovered, helping to break chains of transmission and suppress the spread of variants or mutations of coronavirus. Source link
Boris Johnson says there will be “no let up”, as he prepares to set out his plan to ease lockdown. Source link
Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus. Source link
Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS England’s primary care director, said: “It has been a privilege to vaccinate some of the most vulnerable people and the wonderful people who look after them. Many have had little contact with the outside world throughout the pandemic and so it has been truly humbling for all, giving them hope and … Read more
A mum-of-two with stage four cancer says she feels safe enough to continue chemotherapy after receiving a leftover coronavirus vaccine. Vicki Meredew was diagnosed with a glioblastoma – a terminal brain tumour – in August 2019. The 41-year-old has already had months of radiotherapy and chemotherapy but her latest palliative treatment was put on hold … Read more
The “twin threats” of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab. Source link