Britain announced Sunday that it has given more than 20 million people at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, with the rapid rollout providing …
Britain announced Sunday that it has given more than 20 million people at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, with the rapid rollout providing hope in a country with Europe’s highest death toll. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called it « a huge national achievement » while praising National Health Service staff and others involved for « tireless work ». Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in a video message on Twitter, saying: « I’m absolutely delighted that over 20 million people have now been vaccinated. » A total of 20,089,551 people have received a first dose, according to government figures released Sunday. But dampening the good news was the detection of a coronavirus strain that emerged in Brazil, which is feared to be more contagious and more resistant to vaccines.
