Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Stephen Powis answer question from media about government confidence on vaccine target

The video discusses the UK's ambitious target to vaccinate 12.5 million people with their first dose of the COVID vaccine within five weeks. The rollout includes the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and mass vaccination sites, with a current rate of 210,000 vaccinations per day. Confidence in the NHS's ability to meet this target is highlighted, supported by the successful rollout of the Pfizer vaccine in December. Future plans include community pharmacies joining the effort, ensuring rapid vaccination of high-priority groups.

What is the target number of people to receive their first dose of the COVID vaccine within five weeks?

What has been the average rate of vaccination per day since the rollout of the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine?

What are some of the vaccination sites mentioned that have been opened to increase the vaccination rate?

What challenges are mentioned regarding the vaccination rollout?

How does the speaker express confidence in the NHS's ability to deliver the vaccine?