Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out and Relaxation of Restrictions

2021-01-12

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The MP acknowledges the progress made in vaccine administration but seeks clarity on how this will impact the relaxation of covid-19 restrictions.

What progress has been made on establishing the extent of the vaccine roll-out required to relax covid-19 restrictions; and if a statement will be made?

Nadhim Zahawi

Vaccinations have been administered to 2.4 million people, but a larger number of vaccinations is needed to determine their full impact on infection rates. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the situation in weeks or months as vaccination progresses.

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Specific timeline for easing restrictions not provided

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Q2 Partial Answer

Steven Baker

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The MP welcomes the announcement of a vaccination site in Wycombe and asks for clarity on when freedoms can be restored based on vaccination progress.

With the vaccination site at Adams Park in Wycombe, can we expect to see significant reduction in fatalities from top four JCVI groups leading to restoration of freedoms soon?

Nadhim Zahawi

88% of potential fatalities come from the top four JCVI groups, 99% from the top nine. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the impact in weeks or months as vaccination progresses, indicating hope but no specific timeline.