'Every single person in the UK' will be offered a Covid-19 jab free on the NHS before private firms can sell the vaccine. The move is set to allay fears of richer people being given priority access to a vaccine over those less well off. Even if private healthcare providers order licensed vaccines we have agreed priority over delivery.' A spokesman confirmed it would be available for free on the NHS to everyone eligible, with those most at risk to be the first to benefit. There are still a number of unanswered questions, including whether the jab works in older people - considering most of the trial volunteers were young and healthy.

Source: Daily Mail November 14, 2020 08:55 UTC