Hancock 'delighted' as figures show more than half of UK population has had first Covid-19 jab
Telegraph, 25 Apr 2021
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has released a video message saying he is “absolutely delighted” that figures show more than half of the UK’s total population has received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
NHS data up to April 23 shows that of the 45,580,400 jabs given in the UK so far, 33,508,590 were first doses - a rise of 119,953 on the previous day.
The UK population is estimated to be 66,796,807, so the latest figures show that more than half the population have now had a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
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NHS data up to April 23 shows that of the 45,580,400 jabs given in the UK so far, 33,508,590 were first doses - a rise of 119,953 on the previous day.
The UK population is estimated to be 66,796,807, so the latest figures show that more than half the population have now had a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Read the latest coronavirus news on our liveblog: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-covid-pill-vaccine-india-blood-clots-cases/
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