Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi last weekend warned that the 15% of people who were unlikely to take up the offer of a jab was 'heavily skewed' towards ethnic minority groups "especially Afro-Caribbean, black communities and of course other Asian and BAME communities". The campaign comes amid concerns around low take-up of the vaccine in some minority ethnic groups. Watch: Minister 'concerned' by low vaccine take up "It’s been inspiring to hear the stories of people getting their jab across all four corners of the UK and it’s vital we keep up this momentum." These new graphics will make it easy for people to share their support for the jab and thank the NHS – whether that’s to mark the pivotal moment that they get their vaccine, or pledge to get it when it’s their turn. "We know people are turning to social media more than ever to stay in touch with family and friends. Read more: Pubs' 10pm curfew had little effect on reducing spread of coronavirus, study suggests "The pace and progress of the roll-out is testament to the way such a huge team has pulled together to support each other through this pandemic, and the tremendous national effort of our NHS workers, volunteers, local partners and the armed forces. Health secretary Matt Hancock said: "It’s truly remarkable how quickly we are meeting our vaccine roll-out targets and so protecting the most vulnerable people in our communities. Use the hashtag #CovidVaccine if you wish, then post Position this on your story image or video In the search bar, use the search term ‘NHS Covid Vaccine’ and select a sticker of your choosing (scroll through the options to find the one you want to use) Open instagram and add to your story – take a new picture or use a photograph or video of your choosingįrom your instagram story, tap the ‘add media’ button, or swipe up to add Stickers from GIPHY To use COVID-19 vaccine instagram stickers (from GIPHY) on your Instagram story Search for the ‘NHS Covid Vaccine’ frames and select the one you want to use
To add a COVID-19 vaccine frame to your Facebook profile picture The new range of Facebook frames and Instagram GIPHY stickers s are available to use from Friday and will be available from Monday in 13 languages in a bid to encourage people from communities across the UK to support the campaign.īritish designer Zandra Rhodes and actor Brian Blessed are among those set to join in with the campaign, along with artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy. The new campaign allows people to post images on their social media profiles.