Boris Johnson: All over 50s to be offered vaccine by end of April
Vaccination numbers in the UK recently passed 15 million, more than 20 percent of the population, hitting Government targets slammed by experts as unrealistic earlier this year. Hailing the good news in a news conference today, the Prime Minister said it was not time for Brits to relax, as moves to end the latest lockdown would be "irreversible". Such a commitment would require a "marathon" effort over the coming months, added NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens as providers rolled out the regime to everyone in the country.
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How many people have had the second jab in the UK?
The NHS has now covered nearly 30 percent of the British population with their first jab.
Most people in the highest tiers on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's (JCVI) priority list have had theirs.
But while scientists have attested to the effectiveness of a single dose, the best protection comes after two.
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One dose of the currently available vaccines will protect people from up to 70 percent of cases.
But dual coverage extends this to 90 percent or more, ultimately the most desirable outcome for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
Here is where the UK lacks progress, as only 1.02 percent of people have had their second jab, according to data from Gov.uk.
The figure translates to a total of 539,630 people with full coverage.
The UK comfortably sits in the top two nations for first-dose rates, but it isn't even in the top ten for full coverage.
British officials have decided to provide second doses after a 12-week wait.