UK's COVID-19 Vaccinations Have Prevented 27,000 Related Fatalities

The latest modeling analysis from Public Health England (PHE) and the University of Cambridge’s MRC Biostatistics Unit published on June 28, 2021, suggests that the COVID-19 vaccination program has so far prevented an estimated 7.2 million infections and 27,000 deaths in England alone.

This is the first analysis giving an estimated number of vaccine-prevented infections, providing further evidence of the staggering impact of the vaccination program so far.

PHE Head of Immunisation Dr. Mary Ramsay said in a related press statement, "These findings remind us once again why getting both doses of your vaccine is the most important thing you can do to stop the spread of this terrible disease."

"As well as preventing the deaths of tens of thousands from COVID-19, for the first time, we can now appreciate the huge impact that the vaccines have had on stopping people getting infected, and therefore passing the virus on to others."

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the UK, including for people who have been vaccinated. In England: You can meet indoors in a group of up to 6 people or a group of any size from 2 households; You can meet outside in a group of up to 30 people; Work from home if you can and travel safely; If you have symptoms get a test and stay at home, says PHE.