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<p>The Government’s vaccines portfolio ensures we have the best chance of accessing
a safe and effective vaccine for people in the UK as soon as one becomes available.
We are also working on deployment plans in the event that a safe, effective vaccine
is discovered.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are vigorously pursuing efforts on
vaccines, therapeutics and mass testing to return conditions to normal as soon as
possible. In terms of a vaccine, there are several encouraging trials but it is likely
to be well into 2021 until one can be widely deployed. Our strategy will continue
to be shaped by the work of our brilliant scientists.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We
know this is a challenging period for all sports and the Government remains committed
to supporting our elite athletes. Olympic and Paralympic sport is not immune from
the impact of Covid-19 and we will continue to work with UK Sport and other sports
bodies in ensuring that our elite athletes are well supported in this difficult period
to ensure that Team GB and ParalympicsGB are ready for the Tokyo Games and other world
wide sporting events when they do take place in 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The English Institute
of Sport’s world-class support for our athletes has been maintained during the current
epidemic. Team GB’s historic medal haul in Rio was an amazing achievement and our
athletes made the country incredibly proud. I am confident that this success will
continue through to Tokyo next summer.</p><p> </p>
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