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According to data announced by the British Ministry of Health, 31,301,267 people (out of a population of approximately 68 million) were vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine, and another more than five million also received the booster, in the Covid-19 vaccination fastest in Europe.
As for the number of daily infections, 3,423 new cases of Covid-19 were reported on Saturday, slightly higher than the 3,402 announced the previous day, but unlike other European countries, such as France and Germany, which are fighting the third. In the aftermath of the pandemic, infections in the UK have been steadily declining lately.
“Our spectacular vaccination program has now reached more than five million second-dose vaccines, giving those most vulnerable to Covid-19, including half of those over 80, the best possible protection,” said the Minister of Health. Matt Hancock, who insisted that the goals of vaccinating all people over 50 and all adults by the end of July remain valid until mid-April.
In order to vaccinate as many people as possible in the shortest time possible, the British government has chosen to postpone the administration of the second dose beyond the time limit recommended by the vaccine manufacturers.
The strict lockdown measures have been relaxed since March 29 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce new details about the lifting of the restrictions on Monday.
