The UK is considering asking certain groups to get a fourth vaccination jab to try and tackle the coronavirus. The virus is currently rife in the country and is at record levels
The government is amid plans to get every eligible person over the age of 18 a booster by the New Year in a bid to tackle the coronavirus. Further measures are also reported to have been considered.On December 23, the UK recorded a surge of 119,789 Covid-19 cases, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic and a 35% increase in just one week.
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