The UK’s vaccine rates seem to be comparable to those in countries currently under the control of the brutal “fourth wave” of Covid.
The figures show that 68% of the population is now double-jabbed, compared to 67% in Germany and 64% in Austria.
However, these headline statistics have a reassuring truth: Covid is less common among our older population.
At the Berlin cafe entrance, Germany, you will see a ‘2G’ rule sign allowing those who are vaccinated and/or recovered from Covid only to enter indoor spaces.
Only about four per cent of over-60s in the UK have not had their second shot, amounting to some 650,000 people (pictured, Regent Street, London)
Just four percent of UK over-60s still haven’t had their second shot. That is about 650,000 people.
Nearly two-thirds of respondents have had booster shots in the last year.
Comparatively, coverage for vaccinations in the German- and Austrian retirement communities is less extensive.
The European Union’s slow approval of vaccines meant that both countries struggled to get vaccinations in time for the new year.
In green-lighting booster jabs, they have been even slower than the UK.