As quickly as the UK began its Covid vaccination programme, it seems to have lost momentum. Spain has fully vaccinated 57.1 per cent of its adult population, while the UK has managed 56.5 per cent, according to OurWorldinData.com. Professor of Public Health of the University of Valencia, Jose Martin-Moreno, told i Spain’s vaccination rate is due to its strong vaccination culture. In contrast, vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination sentiment has had an effect on the UK’s rollout. He said: “While the UK’s vaccine programme got off to a good start, it has slowed markedly in recent weeks.

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2021 06:11 UTC