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U.K. Steps Up Biggest Vaccine Drive, With One in 50 Now Infected

1.3 million have had vaccine shots, including 23% of over 80s
Boris Johnson signals that U.K. faces restrictions for months

Boris Johnson says 23% of all over-80s in England have now been given a dose of vaccine. One person in every 50 now has coronavirus, according to the government. Johnson speaks at a news conference in London. (Excerpts)(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Tim Ross and Alex Morales

January 5, 2021 at 5:25 PM UTC

Updated on

January 6, 2021 at 5:00 AM UTC

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More than 1 million people in England now have coronavirus, the British government said, as medics race to vaccinate the most vulnerable against the rapidly spreading disease.