Covid-19 vaccines that are being given to Brits should be more effective in younger adults than the elderly and could 'almost completely' stop transmission, a top scientist says. Dr Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation at Public Health England (PHE), said she expects the vaccines to give stronger protection to younger age groups. Prof Pollard said around 5,000 people are dying every day from Covid across Europe, where some leaders have shunned the Oxford vaccine for older age groups. Trials of the Oxford vaccine have already started on younger age groups down to 12 years of age, with trials on younger groups starting soon, and results expected towards early summer, he added. More data is being analysed on how the Oxford jab prevents death, while further figures for the over-70s are expected shortly.

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2021 15:05 UTC