UK to deploy 24-hour coronavirus vaccination centres as 1,564 COVID-19 deaths sets new daily record Posted WedWednesday 13 updated WedWednesday 13 The UK plans to vaccinate 14 million people by mid-February. ( Share Print text only Cancel The United Kingdom will deploy 24/7 vaccination centres in a bid to meet ambitious targets to vaccinate 14 million people by mid-February as promised, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. Key points: The UK needs to vaccinate 2 million people a week to hit its target of 14 million by February 15 Wednesday set a new record for COVID-19 deaths, with 1,564 victims There is debate over plans to delay the second vaccine jab in order to reach more people