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Boris Johnson and JVT reveal their intense emotions at vaccine green light

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Boris Johnson and the deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van Tam this evening revealed their intense emotions after being told a coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer could now start to be rolled out across the UK.  Mr Johnson described it as a ‘huge moment’ and also ‘a very moving thing’ while Mr Van Tam admitted … Read more

Matt Hancock references to ‘JVT’ inspire Alan Partridge comparisons

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Matt Hancock has tonight been mockingly compared to comedic radio host character Alan Partridge after referring to England’s deputy chief medical officer as ‘JVT’. In a cringe-worthy segment of tonight’s Downing Street press conference, the Health Secretary took over from his colleague by saying ‘thanks JVT’ – an abbreviation of Jonathan Van Tam. It came … Read more

JVT says he would be ‘at the front of the queue’ for Pfizer vaccine

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England’s deputy chief medical officer has said he would be ‘at the front of the queue’ to take Pfizer’s breakthrough coronavirus vaccine, in a bid to calm public fears about its safety. Four in ten Brits have said politicians and Government advisers should take the jab – shown to protect nine in 10 people from … Read more