The delay to delivery may be disappointing, but protectionist noises from the EU are more of a concern
So near, and yet so far. Just as the Covid vaccine seemed within reach of fortysomethings, it looks like we may not be getting it in time for lockdown lifting in April.
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, did his best to put a brave face on things at yesterday’s press conference, insisting the target to get all adults vaccinated by July would still be met. But it’s clear from a leaked letter sent out across the NHS that a reduction in supplies could put back jabs for healthy under-50s until May.
