16-year-old and 17-year-old students UK According to the new target set by the Minister of Health, their first Covid injection will be provided by August 23.
Sajid Javid said on Sunday that providing young people with the vaccine before this date will give young people of this age the necessary two weeks to build maximum immunity before returning to school in September.
The Ministry of Health and Social Care (DHSC) stated that 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get vaccinated at one of more than 800 vaccination sites led by general practitioners.
It added that thousands of people will be invited, including through text messages and letters, to make appointments through general practitioners or walk-in centers.
Mr. Javid said: “It is great to see that tens of thousands of young people have been vaccinated-thank you for helping us to further build a defense wall against Covid-19 across the country.
“I have asked National Health Service In England, to ensure that they provide the first dose of vaccine to all 16- and 17-year-olds by next Monday, August 23. This will ensure that everyone has a chance to get important vitals before returning to university or sixth grade. protect.
“Please don’t delay-get vaccinated as soon as possible so that we can continue to coexist safely with this virus and enjoy our freedom by providing you, your family and your community with the protection they need.”
The latest phase of the vaccine campaign was when the government stated that as of Saturday, another 93 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the total in the UK to 130,894.
Separate data released by the UK National Bureau of Statistics shows that the number of deaths registered in the UK is 155,000, of which Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.
The government added that as of 9 am on Saturday, there were 29,520 laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK.
Experts warn that the high level of coronavirus infections and rising case rates mean that the UK is “in full swing” in controlling the spread of the disease.
Dr. Simon Clark, associate professor of cellular microbiology at the University of Reading, said on Friday that although the vaccine is reducing the number of hospitalizations and deaths, the high number of cases “still imposes an unnecessary burden on the NHS.”
Currently, the rate of new virus cases in all four countries is on the rise, indicating that the sharp decline in Covid-19 cases that has been ongoing since mid-July is now over.
In addition, the latest estimates of the National Bureau of Statistics (ONS) infection survey show that the level of coronavirus infections in most parts of the UK is still high.
The highest prevalence is Northern Ireland It is estimated that about one in 55 people was infected with Covid-19 last week, followed by England, which is about one in seventy-five.
In Wales, it is estimated that about 220 people were infected with the virus last week, and Scotland It was the only area that experienced a decline. In the week ending August 7, about 190 people were infected with Covid-19, which is less than one in 120.
DHSC stated that it will also send about 100,000 text messages to teenagers within three months after the age of 18, inviting them to book vaccines online through the national reservation service or call 119.
DHSC stated that the NHS will also contact children between the ages of 12 and 15 who are clinically susceptible to Covid-19 or children living with adults who are at increased risk of serious illness from the virus, and invite them to be vaccinated before August 23 vaccine.
Prime Minister’s wife Carrie According to reports, Johnson said she “feeled good” after receiving the second Covid injection and encouraged other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
The BBC reported that the 33-year-old married Boris Johnson in May and is the mother of one-year-old Wilfred. He wrote on Instagram: “Just had a second assassination. Poke, it feels great!
“I know that many pregnant women are anxious about getting the Covid vaccine, but the evidence is very reassuring.”
The latest data released on Thursday showed that as of August 11, 70% of people aged 18 to 29 in England had received the first dose of the vaccine, indicating that 30% had not been vaccinated.
In contrast, according to NHS England estimates, the first dose vaccination rate for people aged 30-39 in England is currently 81.2%, compared with 89.1% for people aged 40-49.
Please do not delay-get vaccinated as soon as possible so that we can continue to coexist safely with this virus and enjoy our freedom by providing you, your family and your community with the protection they need
All other age groups are over 90%.
The government has repeatedly urged young people to vaccinate for the first time, opened special “hot” pop-up vaccine centers across the country, and recruited some food delivery and taxi companies to provide discounted rides and meals. For those who have received the first dose customer of.
Brands such as Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo have agreed to provide incentives to encourage young people to get vaccinated.
According to the latest research by Public Health England (PHE), it is currently estimated that the vaccine launched in England has prevented 2290-23.8 million infections and 81300-87800 deaths.
Dr. Nikki Kanani, NHS Deputy Head of the England Vaccination Program, said: “Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the NHS staff, more than 39 million people in England have been vaccinated for the first time, and more than a quarter of young people Be at least 18 years old.
“Now, as young people prepare to return to school or university or start their first full-time job, NHS staff are again doing their best to provide young people with life-saving vaccines as soon as possible to protect themselves and others.
“Those eligible should check the walk-in center closest to them on today’s site finder, or book through their team of general practitioners after receiving an invitation.”
At the same time, the government also stated that it will reduce the cost of NHS Test and Trace travel tests for people arriving in the UK from abroad.
For British travelers from green-listed countries or from amber-listed countries who have been fully vaccinated, the fee will be reduced from 88 pounds to 68 pounds.
For people from countries on the Amber List but not fully vaccinated, the cost of the two tests has been reduced from £170 to £136.
