LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported 10 deaths from COVID-19 within 28 days of a positive test on Saturday, the lowest daily figure since early September, as the launch of its vaccine reached another stage.
Official data also showed that 31,301,267 people received the first vaccine with a COVID-19 vaccine, five million now having both doses in the fastest release in Europe.
“Our spectacular vaccination program has now provided over five million secondary doses, giving the most vulnerable to COVID – including half of all those over the age of 80 – the best possible protection,” said Health Minister Matt Hancock. a declaration.
Britain remains on track to meet the government’s target of providing a vaccine to all over the age of 50 by mid-April and to all adults by the end of July, the government said.
The latest data also showed that there were 3,423 new cases, a slight increase from 3,402 reported the day before, although unlike countries such as France and Germany, which are battling a third wave of coronavirus, infections in the UK have steadily declined.
Strict blockades in England began easing on March 29, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to update the country with more details on lifting the restrictions on Monday, including whether outdoor hospitality could reopen on April 12, as planned.
Reporting by Michael Holden Editing by Frances Kerry and David Holmes