The Oxford/Astra Zeneca Covid vaccine has proved to be slightly more effective than the Pfizer jab at cutting hospital cases among over-70s. Both vaccines are said to be 90% effective at keeping those infected out of hospital after just one dose, new findings reportedly relaid to the government say. The UK has forged ahead of European neighbours with its speedy vaccine rollout, with all adults set to have one dose by July 31. (Image: Getty Images)And real-world findings from the UK rollout, reported by the Mail on Sunday, provide a snapshot into why. The UK staked its vaccine plan on one dose being effective, after deciding to leave a 12-week gap between doses.

Source: Daily Mirror February 28, 2021 00:54 UTC