Covid-19 vaccine: First jabs 'could cut 99% of deaths' - Jonathan Van-Tam

Covid-19 vaccine: First jabs 'could cut 99% of deaths' - Jonathan Van-Tam Up to 99% of Covid-19 hospitalisations and deaths could be avoided with the first wave of vaccinations, England's deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam has said.  

Speaking to BBC News, he said that would be possible if everyone on the first priority list took the vaccine and it was highly effective.

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