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The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine could be the holy grail in the fight against coronavirus, according to a leading pharmacologist. The preliminary results of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford found the efficacy from two standard doses of the vaccine administered three months apart to be 82.4%. But it is the fact it also seems to dramatically cut transmission - by around 67 per cent - after just one dose that will mean lockdown measures can be lifted sooner, a former chair at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine said. Dr Gillies O’Bryan-Tear said the results, which have yet to be peer reviewed, were the first definitive estimate of the impact of vaccination on transmission rates.
Heralding the achievement in a Downing St press conference, the Prime Minister thanked everyone involved
Despite UK s inoculation drive being success, trend has emerged showing a sharp drop-off in Sunday uptake
Last Sunday 46% fewer jabs administered compared to the day before and fortnight ago figure halved in a day
Mr Hancock suggested supplies arrive in one large batch at start of week and dry up by time Sunday comes
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty was harassed while waiting for Mexican food at Strutton Ground market
Footage shows youth videoing him in Westminster, branding him a liar throughout the clip filmed yesterday
Despite the abuse, Mr Whitty calmly ignored the unnamed youth as he continued standing in line for food
Matt Hancock said: Chris Whitty is a scientist of great repute and he should be respected by everybody Do you know the youth or anything about the incident? Please email us at: tips@dailymail.com