COVID-19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over from today
Vaccination of the next two priority groups - people aged >70 years and those clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 – have begun with continued priority of the first two groups - care home residents and staff, and those aged >80 years and frontline health and care staff.
Source:
Department of Health and Social Care
SPS commentary:
The Government has urged the public to commit to the following pledges to support the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines:
Help out - help those aged 80 and over by supporting friends, family and loved ones with their appointments, as well as volunteering to help those in the community
Join up - sign up to clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
Stay informed - keep up to date with accurate and trusted NHS advice and make sure to share facts with friends and family