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More than 80 million vaccines administered across the UK
More than 80 million coronavirus vaccines have been administered across the UK, with nearly 35,000 having received both doses.
According to the Department of Health and Social Care, the 80,072,121 doses includes 54 per cent of young people aged 18 to 24 in England who have received a first dose - just three weeks after the programme was opened to this age group.
The Prime Minister recently announced that the vaccination programme is accelerating further, with all adults able to reduce their vaccine dose interval from twelve to eight weeks, meaning that every adult has the chance to have two doses by mid-September.
From 16 August, double vaccinated people will also no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive coronavirus case.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: “We have now delivered over 80 million vaccine doses across the UK - this a phenomenal achievement. Thank you to everyone who has come forward for their jab. It is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones.”
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