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ARTICLE · 09 SEPTEMBER 2021

Vax Autumnal

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Back in February, we wrote here about the possibility of employers and businesses requiring vaccinations either amongst their staff or customers.

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Back in February, we wrote here about the possibility of employers and businesses requiring vaccinations either amongst their staff or customers. It is now September, and although it is rather sunny as I write, autumn is coming, and winter won't be far behind. So, now is a good time to revisit things. What's changed, what is new, and what do businesses need to be mindful of?

What's changed since February?

In February, it was only older people who had access to the vaccine, with around 15% of the UK population being vaccinated at the time. Vaccines are now widely available in the UK to anyone above 16, with an intention to offer the vaccine to some 12-15 year olds. Around 65% of the population have had two doses of vaccine as at 6 September 2021.

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