Britain’s Covid vaccine rollout will go at twice its speed so far over the next three months potentially doubling the number of people immunised by June as well as dishing out second doses, the UK’s vaccine minister says. Nadhim Zahawi said today that March will be a ‘very big month’ for the programme. February saw … Read more
Covid vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi denies jabs have been diverted from the North to areas lagging behind in over-80s rollout – after NHS figures reveal huge postcode lottery Nadhim Zahawi blasted claims stocks were being diverted from Yorkshire He said they would still be receiving their 13 per cent allocation of supplies But he admitted … Read more
Nadhim Zahawi brands Pimlico Plumbers’ boss Charlie Mullins ‘discriminatory’ for demanding his staff get the Covid vaccine before they are allowed to work for the firm – as minister insists jab must be voluntary Mullins said he would insist staff had the jab to protect workers and customers Zahawi attacked his decision today, saying: ‘We’re … Read more
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi fears black and ethnic minorities may see a lower take-up of the Covid-19 vaccination. There are concerns language and cultural barriers are feeding the spread of false information as the Government scientific advice panel revealed large differences in different communities taking the vaccine. A document released by SAGE last week found … Read more
How YOU can help roll out the Covid-19 inoculation: Vaccines Minister NADHIM ZAHAWI urges every Briton to play their part to make us safe again By Nadhim Zahawi Mp, Vaccines Minister For The Daily Mail Published: 22:13 GMT, 5 January 2021 | Updated: 02:13 GMT, 6 January 2021 As we begin the New Year we … Read more
Business minister Nadhim Zahawi engaged in bruising clashes with BBC presenter Naga Munchetty today over millions of workers ‘falling through the cracks’ of coronavirus financial support. Munchetty repeatedly challenged Mr Zahawi over a swathe of people ‘excluded’ from the extraordinary packages announced by the government. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that 80 per cent furlough … Read more