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# Lichfield MP hails efforts of the NHS as coronavirus vaccine programme reaches new milestone
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-mp-hails-efforts-of-the-nhs-as-coronavirus-vaccine-programme-reaches-new-milestone/
- Published: 2021-04-13T08:24:53.000Z
- Updated: 2021-04-13T08:25:01.000Z
- Description: Lichfield’s MP has hailed the work of NHS staff after confirmation that the coronavirus vaccine programme had hit a new milestone.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Lichfield’s MP has hailed the work of the NHS after confirmation that the coronavirus vaccine programme had hit a new milestone.

![A vial of the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: DoD/Lisa Ferdinando](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/50744965182_8a773e2183_o.jpg)

A vial of the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: DoD/Lisa Ferdinando

The rollout has now moved on to those aged 45 and over after all over 50s and all those in high risk groups were offered a first dose.

Conservative MP Michael Fabricant took to social media to pay tribute to those involved in the scheme.

> “It’s really brilliant that all over 50s and vulnerable under 50s have now been vaccinated in the UK against Covid-19 way ahead of schedule.  
>  
> “Well done to the NHS and to the Government team that helped fund the research and made all the advance purchases of Covid vaccine ahead of others.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant MP

The news means the initial target of reaching the over 50s and vulnerable residents by 15th April has been met.