At London Waterloo Station in the UK on the 14th of last month (local time), citizens wearing masks due to concerns about COVID-19 were walking around a 'social distancing' sign during rush hour. (Photo by Yonhap News)
[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] COVID-19 vaccination for 16- to 17-year-olds is expected to begin soon in the United Kingdom.
On the 4th (local time), according to British media, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is expected to soon recommend vaccination for 16- to 17-year-olds.
The Minister of State for Universities at the Department of Education mentioned in interviews with Times Radio and Sky News that the Prime Minister's Office is awaiting the upcoming JCVI review results regarding vaccination for 16- to 17-year-olds. He said, "Once the JCVI recommends vaccination, the government will start."
The Times reported that the UK has secured sufficient vaccine supplies and that vaccination appointments are expected to begin within two weeks. The population of 16- to 17-year-olds in the UK is approximately 1.45 million.
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