U.K. Reports Record 1,564 New Covid-19 Deaths

The transcript discusses the urgency of vaccinating a large number of people quickly due to rising COVID-19 cases and deaths. It highlights the UK government's response, including lockdown measures and the controversy over the decision to extend the interval between vaccine doses. The government aims to protect as many people as possible, despite public concerns about the delay in receiving the second dose. Experts argue that the first dose provides significant protection, but the public remains skeptical.

What is the level of protection provided by the vaccine after the first dose according to Jonathan Van Tam?

What are the public's reactions to the delay in receiving the second vaccine dose?