Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Sophie Buchan

Spikevax bivalent: Who is eligible for covid vaccine as UK becomes first country to approve jab

The UK has officially become the first country to approve a dual vaccine for covid.

The latest jab hopes to tackle both the original virus and the newer omicron variant with ministers stating the vaccine will form part of the autumn booster campaign.

According to the BBC, Moderna have said that they believe around 13 million doses will be available this year however around 26 million people are thought to be eligible for the booster.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.