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Listen: Dr Sarah Jarvis on vaccines and hand hygiene

24th November 2020
Posted by Johnny Jenkins

Since national lockdown was enforced in March there has been huge cause for concern around contracting Covid-19 and the impact it has. However, across the UK people were extremely excited and hopeful to hear earlier this month that a potential approved vaccine is on the horizon.

As the Prime Minister reinforced, now is not the time to ease on restrictions and safety measures, as the virus is still around and dangerous. Despite this clear statement, new research has revealed that almost a quarter of Brits believe that they can be more relaxed with their Covid-19 hygiene due to the potential forthcoming vaccine.

Johnny Jenkins discussed this research and vaccine developments with GP and media medic, Dr Sarah Jarvis: