Government urged to provide a ‘reasonable estimate’ on Covid-19 vaccination target

Professor Anthony Staines, who is a member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG), said the best-case scenario would see 80% of the population vaccinated by the end of August.

The Government should provide a “reasonable best estimate” for when the majority of the population will be vaccinated against Covid-19, a public health expert has said.

Professor Anthony Staines, who is a member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG), said the best-case scenario would see 80% of the population vaccinated by the end of August but realistically it was likely to be November before this could be achieved.