Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 11 February 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 April 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Vaccination
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will prioritise (a) bus, (b) train and (c) taxi drivers for receipt of the covid-19 vaccine.
- Answer
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For Phase 2 of the COVID 19 vaccination programme, JCVI published its interim advice on 26 February, setting out that the most effective way to minimise hospitalisations and deaths is to continue to prioritise people by age, rather than by occupation. This is because age is assessed to be the strongest factor linked to mortality, morbidity and hospitalisations, and because the speed of delivery is crucial as we provide more people with protection from COVID-19.
If bus, train or taxi drivers are captured in Phase 1 or 2 due to age or clinical need, then they will be vaccinated accordingly. However, there are currently no plans to vaccinate by occupation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 150764
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Buses Driving Taxis Vaccination Trains Coronavirus
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- 2021-04-08 21:09:45 +0100
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