The UK has vaccinated more than 15 million people; equivalent to 22% of its population.
About 400,000 people are getting vaccinated each day. So if supply chains remain stable, and this rate of vaccinations continue, everyone in the country will be vaccinated by June.
Imagining some degree of normalcy in the second half of 2021 has lifted Maru and my spirits immensely.
Despite many bungles throughout the pandemic, the UK government’s early decision to purchase 355 million doses from 7 suppliers—a bold hedge to account for possible failure or delay—looks likely to be their redemption.
I am also conscious of how incredibly lucky I am to be living in the UK, especially when UNICEF reports 130 countries have yet to administer a single dose of the vaccine.
There is still a long way to go, but I’m grateful for good news when it comes.