People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine
The JCVI has concluded that trying to vaccinate groups such as teachers and police officers could slow the programme down.
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The JCVI has concluded that trying to vaccinate groups such as teachers and police officers could slow the programme down.
The Queen has urged those hesitant about the coronavirus jab to get vaccinated, as the Government prepares to publish details on the next phase of the rollout.
Professor Sir Mark Walport insisted the British strategy maximised the number of vaccines on a basis of the most vulnerable.
It was believed that local NHS health teams would be given the flexibility to go into jails and vaccinate inmates and staff - regardless of age.
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”