First Day of COVID-19 Vaccination in UK… Prime Minister Boris Johnson Urges "Do Not Let Your Guard Down"

"No Need to Fear Vaccination"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on the first day of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout on the 8th (local time) to "not let your guard down." The photo shows Prime Minister Boris Johnson holding a virtual press conference on the 12th of last month.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] "We must not let our guard down."

On the 8th (local time), according to foreign media including BBC, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that although the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, which began mass vaccinations that day, will bring significant changes, we must not let our guard down.

Prime Minister Johnson said, "The COVID-19 vaccine will gradually bring about significant changes," but added, "I want to emphasize the word 'gradually' because we have not yet defeated this virus."

He continued, saying there is no need to fear the vaccine, "I believe there are certainly people who oppose the vaccine for political or ideological reasons, but they are wrong." He then emphasized, "Didn’t you see many people getting vaccinated this morning? The vaccine is safe, the right thing to do, and good not only for you but for the entire country."

Prime Minister Johnson was present at the moment when Lyn Willer (81) from Bromley received the COVID-19 vaccine at the Guy's Hospital vaccination center that day. He expressed gratitude, saying, "It is very moving to say that an 81-year-old has been vaccinated for the UK," and "He is protecting himself while also helping to protect the entire country."

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