£23m to boost jab take-up

The Government is making £23million available to councils to help counter misinformation about the coronavirus vaccine and boost take-up of the jab.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said it was being targeted at areas with plans to reach out to groups such as older people, disabled people, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are more likely to suffer longterm impacts and poor outcomes from the virus.

Mr Jenrick said: "False information about Covid-19 vaccines could cost lives.

"Today's funding will help councils and community groups expand some of the excellent work already under way and reach out to their communities to ensure they have the information they need and get their questions answered.”