Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has said that receiving her vaccine to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19) “didn’t hurt at all” and encouraged those hesitant about getting jabbed to think about how it would help others in preventing the spread of the deadly virus. “Once you’ve had the vaccine you have a feeling of, you know, you’re protected, which is I think very important,” said the Queen, in reference to her jab. Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi said figures suggest 11-15% of people were vaccine-hesitant, with some ethnic minority communities among that category. The vaccine rollout – currently involving the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca jabs – has entered its next phase, after everyone in the top four priority groups was offered a jab. Many areas are now offering vaccine appointments to over-60s, adult carers of disabled people and younger adults in care homes.

Source: The Hindu February 26, 2021 11:38 UTC