Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights

11 August 2021

ONS have published data showing the majority of parents of children under the age of 16 would agree to having them vaccinated.

Among secondary school parents, more than half (54%) would definitely want their child to have a COVID-19 vaccine while 32% were unsure but would probably say yes.
Around 40% of primary school parents say they would definitely want their child to have a COVID-19 vaccine if offered, while 46% were unsure but would probably say yes.
Just 6% of secondary school parents and 3% of primary school parents would definitely not want their child to have a COVID-19 vaccine.
The latest COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey also shows the proportion of pupils testing positive between 14 June and 6 July 2021.

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