Britain's Covid vaccine drive hit a record high today after 660,276 doses were dished out in 24 hours, official figures revealed. Department of Health figures showed 528,260 first doses and 132,016 second doses were administered on Thursday, the latest available. Another Imperial scientist today said it was ‘unrealistic to imagine the first dose roll-out will be as fast’. England's vaccine roll-out was widened to over-50s this week but a shortfall in the vaccine supply next month is expected to mean millions of over-40s won't be inoculated until May. The Health Secretary said the UK will now focus its vaccine supply on ensuring all over-50s are vaccinated by the Government's April 15 target.

Source: The Nation March 19, 2021 17:28 UTC