This article was originally published in the Bromsgrove Standard, 19/02/2021: https://t.co/tArNv3ebXy?amp=1
On December 8th, the world’s first coronavirus jab was delivered safely into the arm of Margaret Keenan in Coventry.
In the following two months, this country has achieved an extraordinary feat, administering over 15 million vaccines to our most vulnerable people. In Bromsgrove District, we have achieved the national target and are now moving to vaccinating the over 65s. I would like to thank everyone involved in making this possible, including local GP surgeries and the staff at the Artrix on the front-line of this effort.
However, we must keep our foot to the floor. Though we have made progress, the level of infection remains high in Bromsgrove District. Furthermore, across the country there are more people in hospital today than at the peak last April and admissions are running at 1,600 a day.
We want this lockdown to be the last, so I urge eligible residents to get their vaccination and continue to do all you can to stop the spread of the virus. There will undoubtedly be challenges ahead, but after what we have achieved together, we can go forward with greater confidence.
As ever, If I can ever be of any assistance, please do get in touch via sajid.javid.mp@parliament.uk