Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary - 'Vaccines an extraordinary feat but we must not take our foot off the gas' - The Bromsgrove Standard

Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary - 'Vaccines an extraordinary feat but we must not take our foot off the gas'

Bromsgrove Editorial 20th Feb, 2021   0

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid writes for the Standard.

ON DECEMBER 8, 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 15million 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 frontline 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 [email protected]

 

Reader Travel

Check out all of the latest reader travel offers to get your hands on some free gifts

Buy Photos

Buy photos online from the Bromsgrove Standard newspaper

Recruitment

Find a career you'll love with our free career finder website

Advertising

Advertise with the Bromsgrove Standard to reach your audience