LONDON – The U.K. says half of the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, a milestone in the government’s drive to reach everyone over age 18 by the end of July.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Saturday that more people received injections on Friday than any day since the country's vaccination program began in early December. “It’s a huge success,” Hancock said in a video posted on Twitter. “And I want to say many, many thanks to all those involved, including the half of all adults who have come forward.
It’s so important because this vaccine is our way out of this pandemic.’’ But the celebration comes amid growing concerns about the failure of wealthy countries to share scarce vaccine supplies with