Matt Hancock and Steven Powis delivering the Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the progress and challenges of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the UK. It highlights the prioritization of over 80s and care home residents, the setup and approval of vaccination sites, and the goal to offer vaccines to the top four priority groups by February 15th. The NHS is expanding the program with new vaccine centers to meet these targets.

What concern is raised about the vaccination order?

• Vaccines are not available for healthcare workers.

• Vaccines are not effective for older people.

• Vaccines are being distributed only in urban areas.

• Younger people are being vaccinated before those over 80.

What is one reason for the differences in vaccination rates across areas?

• Some areas have more vaccination centers.

• Some areas have fewer elderly people.

• Some areas have better organization and supply chains.

• Some areas have more healthcare workers.

By when does the Health Secretary aim to offer vaccines to the top four priority groups?

• By the 1st of April

• By the end of March

• By the 15th of February

• By the end of January

Who are considered the top priority for vaccination according to Professor Paris?

• Healthcare workers

• Over 70s

• Over 80s and care home residents

• Teachers

What recent development in the vaccine program is highlighted by Professor Paris?

• The reduction of vaccine doses

• The introduction of a new vaccine

• The opening of ten new large-scale vaccine centers

• The closure of small vaccination sites