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Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi today said it is ‘up to businesses’ to decide if they want to require proof of vaccination before serving customers. Mr Zahawi ruled out the Government introducing a domestic ‘vaccine passport’ as he said the nation’s vaccination programme and mass-testing are the best tools for getting life back to normal. He … Read more
Britain’s coronavirus vaccine postcode lottery has been laid bare after a number of celebrities revealed they have already had their first dose. US singer Courtney Love became the latest star to get the injection today at an NHS clinic in Chelsea, West London. The 56-year-old — whose representatives say has an underlying health condition that makes … Read more
Fire crews put out blaze at vaccination centre after people waiting for their Covid jabs evacuated the building Surrey Fire Service said people evacuated from Emberbrook Community Centre It said it took less than five minutes for the first fire engine to arrive at the scene Pictures of the incident online show smoke billowing out … Read more
Police officers are told they can get a Covid-19 jab but must not wear their uniform at vaccination centres to avoid drawing attention to themselves Arrangement with NHS allows police receive a vaccine if there is spare capacity Internal memo advises officers not to turn up at vaccine centres in their uniform Measure suggested to … Read more
Motorists roll up to have Covid jabs through their car windows yesterday – as Boris Johnson appealed to the remaining two million most vulnerable Britons to get vaccinated. Drive-through centres have been set up to help the UK meet its target of inoculating 15 million people by Monday. But while 13 million in the most … Read more
One in 10 Americans has received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as immunization efforts continue to be ramped up, new data reveal. Currently, 32.8 million people in the U.S. – or 10 percent of the population – has received an initial dose and 9.8 million – 2.9 percent – are fully inoculated, … Read more
Alaska has vaccinated more of its population than any other state in the US, despite the challenges posed by the nation’s largest state with its frigid cold, frequent storms, and an expanse of land and few roads. Roughly 18 percent of the population is American Indian or Alaska native – a larger share of indigenous … Read more
At least 36 people have developed a rare, life-threatening blood disorder, called thrombocytopenia, after receiving either of the two COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the US. One of them, Miami obstetrician Dr Gregory Michael, died after thrombocytopenia caused his platelets to drop to virtually zero. He was just 56 and died of a brain hemorrhage just … Read more
Need a lift to get your Covid-19 jab? I’ll tuk tuk care of it! Travel company is using its fleet of vehicles to help elderly get to vaccination centres Tourist transport company Tuk Tuk Time is using its fleet of vehicles to help the elderly get jabs Pensioners are transported to vaccinations centres for free … Read more
Matt Hancock today said all over-70s in England who haven’t yet had a Covid vaccine no longer need to wait to be invited and can book their own jabs online. The Health Secretary held a Downing Street press conference tonight to trumpet the success of the rollout so far, confirming the NHS is on track … Read more