Vaccinations for pupils aged between 12 to 15-year-olds across the UK could starts in a few weeks, it has been claimed.
The UK Government is expected to make an announcement on the rollout this week, with a mass programme beginning in schools within a fortnight.
It's believed the rollout could begin on September 22, according to reports. NHS bosses are understood to have been informed of the plans after schools were told to be ready for the rollout, according to The Observer.
The decision follows a report led by Chris Whitty, alongside health ministers from all four nations.
Parental or carer consent will be sought, just as with other school immunisation programmes.
Proposals for a Covid booster programme are also expected to be set on Tuesday, September 14.
Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement next week on the government's winter Covid plan for England.
Mr Johnson said: “Thanks to the efforts of the public, the NHS and our phenomenal vaccination programme, we reached Step 4 in our road map and life has returned to a sense of normality.
“These extraordinary times required necessary but intrusive measures. But I’m determined to get rid of any powers we no longer need because of our vaccine defences.
“I will set out the next phase in our Covid response shortly.”
Downing Street is yet to confirm an exact date and time of Mr Johnson's address next week.
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