Free Trial

PM: Optimistic Over Vaccine Supply, No Need To Alter Roadmap Presently

UK

Comments emerging from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine efforts.

  • Says that he is 'optimistic' regarding the UK's vaccine stock. Comes as the UK hits the target of offering vaccine to all over-50s, with jabs now being offered to all over-45s. However, concern about first doses in April, with more AZ jabs being held back for 2nd doses due to supply shortages from India.
  • Says he 'does not see any need to alter the roadmap' for reopening England. Next major step is 17 May, when indoor dining and household visits for up to 6 is set to be permitted.
  • Says the decline in cases and fatalities in last couple of months due to lockdown, and that 'as the country opens up infections will increase'.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.