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Third of social care staff haven't had Covid vaccine despite UK hitting target

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Around a third of all social care staff have not had a first dose of the Covid vaccine, Matt Hancock admitted today despite the UK hitting its target.

Mr Hancock declared the UK had met its goal to offer a first dose to 15million over-70s, NHS and care workers, shielders and elderly care home residents.

But while more than 90% of over-70s have taken up the offer, that is far lower for NHS and social care staff, the Heath Secretary said.

After saying it was a "little bit lower than 90%", Mr Hancock was pressed for exact numbers by BBC Breakfast. He said take-up was "around two-thirds" among social care staff and "around four-fifths" for NHS staff.

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