Virus jabs for all regardless of immigration status, says UK

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The UK government has said undocumented migrants in Britain will still be able to get Covid vaccines without being subject to status checks, AFP reports.

Anyone in Britain can register with doctors and access free frontline medical care, regardless of their immigration status. The health ministry has made clear to officials in the state-run National Health Service that people receiving Covid-19 vaccinations, as well as testing and treatment, are not subject to any immigration status checks.

“Coronavirus vaccines will be offered to everyone living in the UK free of charge, regardless of immigration status,” a government spokeswoman said.

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