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Premier League: 80% of players have had two Covid-19 vaccines

The Premier League says 80% of its players have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccines - up from 68% in October.

The figure is above the national vaccination rate for the most relevant comparable age group in England.

In December, the league and UK government urged footballers to get vaccinated.

A series of matches had to be postponed because of outbreaks of the virus at clubs.

A total of 85% of Premier League players have received at least one vaccination.

Figures published last week showed the NHS vaccination rate (single dose) for 25 to 29-year-olds in England as a whole was 81.