Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says the government has planned to be able to supply second doses of a COVID19 vaccine, stressing that it is 'so important'. Read more:
Scotland and Wales have already relaxed some lockdown restrictions, and England will follow suit on Monday, with groups of up to six, or two households, being able to socialise in parks and gardens once more.
"Of course, it's important that we continue to abide by the rules but this is an important step back towards normality." On negotiations with the EU about supply, he said:"We continue to have constructive discussions with the EU. The arrival of the Moderna vaccine could see the rollout extended to the next age group, according to Professor Anthony Harnden, deputy chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation .
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