LONDON (Reuters) – England reported 10 deaths from COVID-19 in 28 days after a positive test on Saturday, the lowest daily number since early September, when the vaccine’s launch reached another milestone.
Official data also showed 31,301,267 people who received their first injection of a COVID-19 vaccine, with five million now taking both doses in what is the fastest launch in Europe.
“Our spectacular vaccination program has delivered more than five million doses of seconds, giving the most vulnerable to COVID – including half of all those over 80 – the best possible protection,” said Health Minister Matt Hancock in an announcement.
Britain remains on track to meet the government’s goal of offering a vaccine vaccine to everyone over 50 by mid-April and all adults by the end of July, the government said
The most recent data also showed that there were 3,423 new cases, a slight increase from the 3,402 reported the day before, although, unlike countries like France and Germany, which are battling a third wave of coronavirus, infections in Britain have fallen constantly.
Strict blocking measures in England began to be eased on March 29 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to update the country with more details on lifting restrictions on Monday, including whether outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April as planned.
Michael HoldenEditing reporting by Frances Kerry and David Holmes