Brexit & Vaccines9 Dec 2020 11:07
IMO a Brexit deal will happen, both sides have too much at stake for a no deal. A no deal just doesn't make any sense for either party. I've just had a look on the betting sites and "DEAL" is 1/3 on vs "NO DEAL" at 2/1 so DEAL is still comfortably the most likely outcome.
With regards to vaccines, The Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine is likely to be approved by the MHRA before Christmas.
After speaking to a close friend about it though (who works in the sector), he's certain that the new trial they are doing (with the 1/2 dose followed by a full dose) will confirm the 90% + efficacy and show that the vaccine is just as effective for the over 55's as it is for younger folks.
Thought it was quite interesting insight.