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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 January 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: Sports Competitors

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to offer COVID-19 vaccines for (1) professional sportspeople, and (2) members of the British Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the Games in Tokyo 2021.

Answer

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) consists of independent experts who advise the Government on which vaccine/s the United Kingdom should use, including prioritisation at a population level. The JCVI has stated that phase one of a COVID-19 vaccine programme will have the prevention of mortality at the forefront of its objectives, as well as the support of the National Health Service and social care system.

For the first phase, the JVCI has advised that the vaccine should be given to care home residents and staff, as well as frontline health and social care workers and the rest of the population in order of age and clinical risk factors. Included are those with underlying health conditions, which put them at higher risk of serious disease and mortality.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11604
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Olympic Games Paralympic Games Sports competitors Vaccination Tokyo Coronavirus
Link
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