Health
Britain’s sunny vaccine optimism is hit by the first rumble of thunder – it may not be the last – The Guardian
The delay to delivery may be disappointing, but protectionist noises from the EU are more of a concern, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
So near, and yet so far. Just as the Covid vaccine seemed within reach of fortysomethings, it looks like we may not be getting it in time for lockdown lifting in April.
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, did his best to put a brave face on things at yesterdays press conference, insisting the target to get all adults vaccinated by July would still be met. But its clear from a leaked letter sent out across the NHS that a reduction in supplies could put back jabs for healthy under-50s until May.
There…
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