All people on learning disabilities register in England to be invited for Covid vaccine

Care minister confirms move up priority list after advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and ImmunisationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople who are on a GP register for learning disabilities will now be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccination in England, following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).Helen Whately, the care minister, said those registered would be invited for vaccination to ensure people at higher risk of the disease were protected as soon as possible.Continue reading...
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