A huge well done and thank you to everyone who has made this possible. To the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine, the clinicians, NHS admin staff, doctors, nurses, everyone who volunteered in the trials and those getting the jab today.
Today marks a momentous occasion that provides us fresh hope that we can beat this pandemic, reclaim our lives and get both our society and economy moving again.
While the start of this vaccination programme is extremely positive, we must all continue to play our part and abide by the local restrictions to suppress the virus and protect the NHS as they carry out this vital work.
