Compulsory Covid jab for NHS staff could ramp up vaccine uptake, says Javid – video
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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