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Written question asked by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 1 December 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: Vaccination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November 2020 to Question 116658 on coronavirus: vaccination, how many fridges are located in (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland.

Answer

Public Health England (PHE) has secured 58 specialised ultra-low temperature freezers for the storage of potential COVID-19 vaccines which require ultra-low temperature storage. The ultra-low temperature freezers are located in two national storage facilities in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland, in readiness for the commencement of a COVID-19 immunisation programme that will support activity across the United Kingdom. This does not include any ultra-low temperature freezers previously announced by the Scottish Government.

At a regional level, the National Health Service has made preparations, including sourcing ultra-low temperature storage to support local delivery.

The location of the facilities is not being disclosed publicly in order to maintain the integrity of the sites.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121368
Session
2019-21
Related items
Coronavirus: Vaccination
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Refrigerators Vaccination Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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