Compulsory Covid jab for NHS staff could ramp up vaccine uptake, says Javid
Sajid Javid has said the government is considering making it obligatory for all NHS staff in England to get vaccinated for Covid-19 after a similar move in the care sector, to pass into law on 6 November, led to a surge in vaccines. About 93% of NHS staff have received a Covid vaccine, according to the health secretary, who said the continued lack of uptake by a small minority raised concerns about 'patient safety' Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Coronavirus UK: latest updates ► https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2021/oct/25/uk-covid-news-live-coronavirus-vaccine-passports-jabs-compulsory?page=with:block-61765d3b8f085ae2d1af506c#block-61765d3b8f085ae2d1af506c The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian
