More than 20 million people in the UK have now been given their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the Government has said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said vaccinating more than 20 million people against coronavirus was a “magnificent achievement for the country”.
I’m delighted more than 20 million people across the UK have now been vaccinated.
A magnificent achievement for the country.
The vaccine is our route out. When you get the call, get the jab! pic.twitter.com/HCwxpqn7RN
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) February 28, 2021
In a video on his Twitter, Mr Hancock said: “I’m absolutely delighted that over 20 million people have now been vaccinated across the UK – it’s absolutely fantastic.
“I want to thank every single person who’s come forward to get the jab because we know with increasing confidence that the jab protects you, it protects your community and it also is the route out of this for all of us.”
BINGO! One Score 💉💉💉 over 20,000,000 people have had the vaccination (1s dose). What an achievement for February 2021. What a team! Proud to be with you on this journey. @NHSuk https://t.co/pwGWJLOpcb
— Nadhim Zahawi (@nadhimzahawi) February 28, 2021
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi tweeted: “BINGO! One Score over 20,000,000 people have had the vaccination (1s dose).
“What an achievement for February 2021. What a team! Proud to be with you on this journey.”
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