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UK Inquiry: Vaccine Rollout Saved 450,000 Lives

4/16/2026

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  • The UK Covid-19 Inquiry credits the rapid vaccine rollout with saving approximately 450,000 lives in England.
  • Dexamethasone was identified by the National Health Service (NHS) as a critical drug.
  • Dexamethasone reduced mortality among severely ill patients.
  • The RECOVERY trial enrolled 10,000 patients early in the pandemic.
  • The United Kingdom expedited vaccine approvals for Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna within a year.