The government published a list of vital professions, that can keep working throughout the five week lockdown imposed on Monday and therefore also have access to childcare, as well as a list of essential stores that can remain open throughout the lockdown. Vital workers include the following: People working in vital processes Healthcare workers, including the production and transport of …
The mass vaccination programme is aimed at protecting the elderly and allowing life to return to normal amid the worldwide pandemic that has lasted for a year now. The first batch will be given to those aged over 80, NHS hospital staff and patients, and some care workers, even though groups may overlap. The BBC report mentions the following groups …