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Delaying second dose of coronavirus vaccine saves lives, senior government adviser says

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Delaying people getting the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine is saving lives, a senior government vaccine adviser has said.

Professor Anthony Harnden, deputy chairman of the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation, said data from the vaccine rollout has shown “promising evidence” that justifies the delayed second dose approach.

The real-world data, which is due to be published in coming days, revealed that people who have been vaccinated are enjoying “high levels of protection from the first dose” which is reducing infections and saving lives, the Times reports.

It is expected to help Prime Minister Boris Johson and his advisers as they draw up plans to ease the national lockdown. As of yesterday, more than 11 million people

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