COVID-19

Ex-Chief of UK Vaccine Taskforce Calls for End to Mass Vaccination

JAN 5 2022·Updated JAN 5 2023

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The Facts

The UK Omicron wave has seen way more cases but much fewer deaths than previous waves.
Daily Mail
Former UK vaccine taskforce head, Dr. Clive Dix, has said mass-vaccination should end after the booster campaign.
The Guardian
He suggested instead focusing on creating vaccines for the vulnerable in response to future variants.
The Guardian

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The Spin

Left narrative

Omicron is milder than other variants and cases have already peaked, so it's time for the UK to set an example and start managing the disease more like seasonal flu.

Daily Mail

Right narrative

It's too early to start 'living with COVID'. Reduced public health intervention at this critical time would risk greater hospitalizations and even more pressure on the NHS.

Independent