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Teachers and police could start getting Covid vaccine next month, NHS chief suggests

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Teachers, police and people with learning disabilities could start getting the coronavirus vaccine next month, the head of the NHS has indicated.

Sir Simon Stevens made the surprise comments today after being asked about what happens after February 15. Currently the plan is to give first doses to all over-70s, shielders, care home residents and NHS and care staff by mid-February.

Then the plan is to start giving first doses to those aged 50 to 69, plus other people at risk due to their health. Healthy teachers, police and other groups under 50 would only start getting first doses in about April.

But Sir Simon today told MPs there is a “legitimate discussion” to be had about starting on professions like teachers at the same time as those

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