People in the UK begins receiving the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday, after the prime minister expressed hope that the pace could be ramped up to protect tens of millions of people from Covid-19 within the next few months.
More than half a million doses of the vaccine are ready for use on Monday.
The health secretary described it as a ‘pivotal moment’ in the UK’s fight against the virus, as vaccines will help curb infections and ultimately allow restrictions to be lifted.
But the PM has warned tougher virus rules may be needed in the short-term.
On Sunday more than 50,000 new confirmed Covid cases were recorded in the UK for the sixth day running, prompting Labour to call for a third national lockdown in England.
