48 Hours to V-Day: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Launching the Covid-19 Vaccine

Hailed as the breakthrough that will help restore our lives, the vaccine program begins Tuesday.

With 357 million doses ordered by the government, and 800,000 already shipped by Pfizer, 10 million doses are expected to be here by the end of the year. NHS staff will invite people to take hits by text message or by phone.

NHS England said that NHS staff were working over the weekend to prepare for the launch of the program.

Initially, they will be administered in 50 NHS centers and then in some primary care networks run by GPs from 14 December.

Those over 80 years of age and nursing home staff will be the first to receive the vaccine under the vaccination program, called Operation Brave.

Hospitals have specialized freezers capable of storing the vaccine and can inject hundreds of people in a short space of time, without having to move doses.

When ready for injection, the vials are warmed to room temperature for a period of two hours, diluted and placed on needles, and then teams have six hours to vaccinate patients.

A graph shows where in the country the 50 NHS centers, special jab centers and GP clinics offering the vaccine are located next week.

A graph shows how the Pfizer jab will work, entering the patient’s cells, causing the immune system to produce antibodies and activate T cells ready to destroy those infected with coronavirus.

A graph shows how patients will receive the jab, including who will provide it and for how long it will grant immunity against Covid-19.

A graph shows the order of priority in which the vaccine will be implemented, starting with residents in residences.

A graphic describes the situation with the other vaccines being developed, in addition to the Pfizer / BioNTech jab