At least two million people must be vaccinated in the UK to prevent a third coronavirus outbreak. The UK recorded more than 70 000 deaths from Covid-19. Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has concluded. An accelerated uptake of two million vaccinated per week "is predicted to have a much more substantial impact", it added. Media reports over the weekend said that the United Kingdom will roll out the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from 4 January, with its approval by the country's medical regulator expected within days.

Source: News 24 December 29, 2020 10:52 UTC