Covid-19: More than 30m people in UK receive first jab

Covid-19: More than 30m people in UK receive first jab More than 30m people in the UK have had a first dose of a Covid vaccine, it has been announced, as the government says it is "confident" everyone will receive their second jab within 12 weeks.

Asked about the concerns over supply, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said "we always knew there would be ups and downs" but the timetable was on track. BBC News

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