Chris Whitty at Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the strategy of extending the interval between vaccine doses to vaccinate more people quickly. It explains that the first dose provides most of the protection, and extending the interval allows more people to receive this initial protection during high-risk periods. The video compares the protection levels of single and double doses for the Pfizer and Oxford AZ vaccines, highlighting that the first dose is crucial. It also discusses data supporting the duration of protection and addresses public concerns about vaccine distribution, justifying the strategy as beneficial for public health.

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