coronavirus, new research reveals. A Public Health England study found those who got both between January and April were at greater risk of severe illness and death, the Sun reports.The findings saw the winter flu jab hailed as a "new weapon" with hopes it will slash Covid-19 deaths by a third.They are already reportedly “running out across the UK” amid fears vulnerable groups could miss out before the winter peak.Jonathan Van-Tam, England's deputy chief medical officer, said: "If you are in an eligible group, or if you are a front-line health or social care worker, the flu vaccination will help to protect you and your loved ones this winter; that is very important at a time when Covid-19 is an additional threat."The World Economic Forum.