Hancock says the military will support the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine | Conservative Conference 2020

British troops involved in the distribution of coronavirus vaccine, Matt Hancock He told the Virtual Conservative Party Convention.

The Minister of Health also said the government is preparing a challenging campaign. AntiVaccination movement Just in case the vaccine goes on sale.

Asked about his hopes for a vaccine in an “interactive interview” with anti-FGM activist Nimuko Ali, he agreed with Boris Johnson, who told BBC One’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday morning: Great hope. ” The public may expect a “bumpy month” to come.

“The plan is underway and a combination of NHS and military is involved in the logistics of the creation. [vaccine] It’s not just about vaccine development and testing, it’s about deployment, “he said.

He also revealed that the Covid-19 app, released on September 24, was downloaded 15 million times, more than four months behind the original promise.