Majority of over-80s in UK received coronavirus vaccine
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Tue, Jan 26 2021 2:42 IST |
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London, Jan 26 : British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that the majority of over-80s in Britain have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose.
About 78.7 per cent of those who are over 80 years old have been given their first dose, said Hancock at a virtual press briefing at Downing Street.
Britain is on track to reach its target of providing a first dose to all four top priority groups, including all over-80s, by February 15, he said.
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