More than 200,000 frontline health workers have not taken up the offer of a coronavirus jab. The figures came as Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a £1.6billion shot in the arm for the vaccine rollout. The problem is worse among care workers, with only 322,534 of 444,200 care home workers getting the jab. The Department of Health and Public Health England declined to comment on the findings. This week, the Chancellor will unveil plans to pour cash into the vaccine programme, which will play a critical role in successfully easing lockdown restrictions.

Source: Daily Mirror February 28, 2021 22:31 UTC