Covid: Booster rollout to continue on Christmas Day
Vaccinations are taking place in England over the festive period as Omicron cases rise further. Source link
Vaccinations are taking place in England over the festive period as Omicron cases rise further. Source link
Mr Brown, who was prime minister from 2007 to 2010, said: “It’s really a stain on our global soul and it affects us all – because I think people are beginning to realise that if we allow the disease to spread in poor countries and the virus mutates, it comes back to haunt even the … Read more
GPs have stepped up plans to roll out Covid-19 booster jabs. Dr Silvana McCaffrey told Adam Fleming she’s cancelled her Christmas holiday to organise the vaccination programme for patients in Herefordshire. You can hear the full interview on Newscast on BBC Sounds. Source link
But Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents the healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said accelerating the booster rollout would have “consequences” for a health service which was already stretched. Source link
A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved. Source link
The best way to protect the elderly and vulnerable this winter is, say government scientists, a booster programme. The third vaccine dose will eventually be offered to 30 million people over 50, medical staff, and younger adults with some health conditions. Source link
Mr Roberts said: “The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that, for the over-75 population, we are seeing around 500 deaths a week in people who are are fully vaccinated, because we know that the vaccine is very effective against serious illness and death, but not completely effective.” Source link
Parental consent will be sought for the programme for children aged 12 to 15, the government says. Source link
Children aged 16 and 17 began to be invited for their jabs a week ago, after a change in advice. Source link
New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure and Trigyn Technologies have expressed interest in rolling out India’s vaccination platform Co-Win in other countries, a top government official said. Last month, the government organized a global conclave where foreign countries had expressed interest in adapting Co-Win to vaccinate their citizens. About … Read more