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U.K. May ‘Flex’ Vaccine Program to Curb Spread of India Variant

Second doses could be brought forward for millions of people
Premier Johnson to hold coronavirus press conference at 5 p.m.

Covid-19 Vaccination Program In Some Of The U.K.’s Most Diverse And Deprived Communities — Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

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By Emily Ashton and Alex Morales

May 13, 2021 at 8:11 PM UTC

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May 14, 2021 at 12:23 PM UTC

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The U.K. could speed up vaccinations in districts that have seen surges in Covid-19 infections linked to the highly transmissible India variant, in a bid to prevent the disease getting out of control again.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press conference at 5 p.m. Friday, with the focus expected to be on vaccinations and testing rather than imposing local lockdowns to contain outbreaks at this stage.