England's chief medical officer (CMO), Professor Chris Whitty, deputy CMO, Jonathan Van-Tam, and Wales' and Scotland's CMOs, Frank Atherton and Dr Gregor Smith have also been given knighthoods
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been given a knighthood in the New Year Honours list alongside medical heroes who have selflessly worked to bring the country through the pandemic.
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