Mr Johnson said it is hoped all over-18s will have had both doses of the jab by the time September comes around – just before the winter flu period.
This is only able to go ahead because of the vaccination programme’s huge success in Britain.
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However, despite the successful track record, scientists and experts are warning Mr Johnson against reopening as the highest number of cases since January’s peak was recorded last Wednesday to surpass 26,000.
There were 27,334 new cases recorded on Monday, while a further nine deaths were also reported, bringing the overall death toll to 128,231.
Source: Daily Express
