Boris Johnson receives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine

Mr Johnson had previously dismissed concerns it was linked to blood clots, and told the nation it was “safe” at a press briefing on Thursday.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine (Frank Augstein/PA)

British prime minister Boris Johnson has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

Mr Johnson gave a double thumbs-up to mark the occasion as he was given the jab at Westminster Bridge Vaccination Centre at St Thomas’ Hospital in central London shortly after 6.30pm on Friday evening.