Prime Minister Boris Johnson Coronavirus Presser Part 1

The transcript discusses the sacrifices made by people across the country during the pandemic, including working from home and coping with online learning. It highlights the current COVID-19 situation, with over 1 million infected in England and rising hospitalizations. The government is using the lockdown to vaccinate vulnerable groups, with over 1.1 million people vaccinated in England, aiming to provide immunity to the elderly and vulnerable.

What measures are being taken to protect the elderly and vulnerable during the lockdown?

How many people have been vaccinated in England as of the afternoon mentioned in the text?