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Vaccines Minister: 18-30 Vaccine Take-Up Too Low And Needs To Increase

UK

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi currently speaking in the Commons (link here) on the COVID-19 pandemic and the relaxation of regulations that came into force in England today.

  • On the prospect of the UK vaccinating teenagers against COVId-91: "Although we are not taking this step today, the JCVI is keeping this under review and they will be looking at more data as it becomes available."
  • Zahawi: Vaccine uptake among 18-30 years old 'too low' and 'needs to increase'.
  • Zahawi: Ratio between new cases and hospitalisations is the lowest as it has ever been during the pandemic.
  • Says that individuals in critical job roles will be exempt from self-isolation if they are double vaccinated.
  • Vaccine proof to be required for entry to mass venues such as nightclubs from September, proof of a negative test will not be sufficient.

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