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PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

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PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

Boris Johnson said he is “very confident” in the coronavirus vaccines after concerns were raised that the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab may be less effective against the South African variant.The Prime Minister on Monday insisted he has “no doubt that vaccines generally are going to offer a way out” amid fears the variant could delay the relaxation of lockdown restrictions.


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