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Written question asked by Lord Oates (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 June 2021. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Vaccination

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what scientific evidence they have on the effectiveness of the (1) Pfizer, and (2) Astra Zeneca, vaccines in reducing (a) hospitalisations, and (b) symptomatic infections, linked to the B1.351 COVID-19 variant; and what plans they have to publish this evidence.

Answer

Public Health England (PHE) is researching the effectiveness of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines against the B1.351 variant. PHE will publish advice in the weekly COVID-19 vaccine surveillance report once sufficient data is available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL581
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Disclosure of information Disease control Vaccination Pfizer AstraZeneca Coronavirus
Link
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