Sajid Javid OVID-19 press conference about booster vaccines

The transcript highlights the UK's achievements in COVID-19 vaccination, including being the first Western nation to authorize a vaccine and delivering 18 million booster doses. It emphasizes the importance of boosters in providing higher antibody responses and weakening the link between cases and severe outcomes. The transcript also addresses the emergence of the Omicron variant, noting its high global risk and the rising number of cases in the UK.

What milestone was reached regarding booster doses across the UK?

Who does the speaker thank for the success of the vaccination program?

How has the vaccination program impacted the link between cases, hospitalizations, and deaths?

What is the significance of the booster dose compared to the primary course?

What new variant is mentioned, and what did the World Health Organization say about it?