All over-18s set for Covid vaccines invites TOMORROW
He gravely explained: "We can simply keep going with all of Step 4 on June 21, even though there is a real possibility that the virus will outrun the vaccines and that thousands more deaths would ensue which could otherwise have been avoided.
"Or else we can give the NHS a few more crucial weeks to get those remaining jabs into the arms of those who need them."Covid cases show signs of SLOWING as 'outbreaks in Delta hotspots level off'DRUG ALERTScramble to book earlier second Covid vaccines as under-40s discover slots onlineHe added that by July 19 around two-thirds of the adult population would have had two jabs, including all over-50s, the vulnerable and health and care workers, and the over-40s.
Mr Johnson said: "To do this we will now accelerate the second jabs for those over 40, just as we did for the vulnerable groups, so they get the maximum protection as fast as possible.Covid crisis could 'be over if vaccines continue to stop people ending up in hospital'
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