With the rest of the world racing to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine, Europe is facing criticism for lagging behind other countries in getting people vaccinated. Here are some of the reasons why.
THE first wave of patients to receive a Covid-19 jab were welcomed to a vaccination hub in Winchester. Badger Farm Community Centre has been transformed into a vaccination site and will see health staff help with the rollout of the jab. Practices serving patients in all parts of the county took delivery of the vaccine on Tuesday, with some kicking off their clinics in the afternoon and the others starting clinics yesterday (Wednesday). Practices in Hampshire are working together to set up local vaccination centres in surgeries, community centres, and even a hotel. Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists and other NHS staff are working alongside GPs to vaccinate those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents, identified as priority groups for the life-saving vaccine.