UK says lockdown, not vaccine, led to drop in Covid-19 deaths
That said, Britain is on track to offer all adults a vaccine by the end of July, but still expects a rise in cases as the economy opens up
13 April 2021 - 14:20
London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that the rapid drop in Covid-19 deaths was largely due to a three-month lockdown, not the vaccination programme, and that cases would rise once again as restrictions ease.
The UK launched its inoculation drive in December and has already offered a first shot to all over-50s, the clinically vulnerable and health workers. The country is behind only Israel in the proportion of its population to have received at least one dose...
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