Majority of over-80s in UK received coronavirus vaccine

London, Jan 26 : British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that the majority of over-80s in Britain have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose.
About 78.7 per cent of those who are over 80 years old have been given their first dose, said Hancock at a virtual press briefing at Downing Street.
Britain is “on track” to reach its target of providing a first dose to all four top priority groups, including all over-80s, by February 15, he said.
More than 6.5 million people have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the Xinhua news agency reported.
The health secretary stressed that those who have had the jab still need to abide by the restriction rules as it takes time for the vaccine to provide protection.
It remains unknown whether people who have had the vaccine can still pass on the virus, he added.