Over-40 are also set to be given their second jabs within eight weeks rather than the 12 at present, while those over 25 get their first, to tackle the threat from Covid variants. Quicker vaccinations could see all over-40s have their second jab by July 5. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)It comes amid worry that the Indian variant could be resilient to the vaccine especially after one dose. (Image: NurPhoto/PA Images)During the early stages of the vaccine rollout it was found that a larger gap between jabs gave more immunity but the speeding up now is due to the lack of protection to the Indian variant. The Nepalese mutation of the Indian variant is also being watched closely and has been given as one of the reasons for taking Portugal off the green list.

Source: Daily Mirror June 05, 2021 00:11 UTC