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"If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to restrictions and enjoy Christmas."
Almost 10 million people in the UK have received their top-up jabs of the COVID vaccine, which Mr Javid hailed as"a phenomenal achievement in under two months".The boosters are currently available to those aged over 50 and those deemed most at risk from COVID-19. Currently, people in England have to wait until six months after their second dose before they are eligible to book their booster jab., although they will still only be able to actually receive the booster after six months.
Mr Javid's message comes after one of Britain's top scientists warned the COVID crisis is a"long way from over" and the situation in the UK is"concerning".Sky News revealed he had quitSir Jeremy has advocated for a"vaccine plus" strategy to curb the high levels of transmission seen in the UK, His plan calls for more mask wearing, ventilation and continued coronavirus testing to get the nation through what some experts predict will be a difficult winter.