Country is on track to vaccinate all adults by the end of July - Credit: PA More than 96,000 people in East Devon have now received a first vaccine jab. That’s two-thirds of everyone here. This is fantastic news as the vaccine is our surest route out of this pandemic.
The government created a 517 million-dose portfolio of vaccines early on by ordering from a range of pharma companies. That’s allowed us to stay firmly on track to vaccinate all adults by the end of July. I’m always humbled by every personal account I hear of going for the jab at Westpoint, Greendales, Exmouth Tennis Centre or a local GP surgery. The NHS and an army of volunteers have done an incredible job keeping us safe and have met that logistical task head on with exceptional dedication.