Covid vaccine UK news – 32 million tests kits being sent to children as Boris Johnson hails 20m target

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CHILDREN will be tested with lateral flow tests twice a week – with 32 million test kits being sent out.

And just one single dose of a Pfizer/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can give 90 per cent protection from the disease, as new figures show jabs are slashing hospitalisations.

It comes as than 20 million people have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK.

Boris Johnson hailed the “huge national achievement” while praising the NHS, volunteers and armed forces for their work in the vaccine roll-out.

The Prime Minister tweeted: “20 million people across the UK have now got the jab – a huge national achievement and a testament to the tireless work of NHS staff, volunteers, the Armed Forces & many more.

“I urge everyone to get the jab when called. Every jab makes a difference in our battle against COVID.”

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