Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Shortly after vaccinating three-quarters of adults with a first dose, I m thrilled that we have now vaccinated over half of adults with the life-saving second dose.
“We know how important the second dose is to give protection, particularly against the Delta variant. That s why we’ve brought forward appointments from 12 to eight weeks for the most vulnerable people.
“I encourage everyone who is eligible to join the millions who have the fullest possible protection from this virus. Let s roll up our sleeves and put this pandemic behind us, once and for all.”
Three quarters of UK adults vaccinated with first dose
Milestone reached as Health and Social Care Secretary gives a speech marking almost 6 months since unprecedented vaccination programme began.
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2 June 2021
Over three quarters of UK adults have been vaccinated with a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Public urged to come forward for second doses to help protect against the threat of new variants
More than three quarters of UK adults have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures published today (2 June) show, as the vaccination programme continues at pace.
Health services across the UK have now administered over 65.6 million vaccines between 8 December and 1 June, including over 39.5 million people with their first dose (75.2%) and over 26 million with both doses (49.5%), ensuring they have the strongest possible protection against COVID-19 from a second dose.
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