Soccer-Premier League players to be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine through government videos


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v West Ham United - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 15, 2021 General view of a covid vaccination bus as Newcastle United fans arrive ahead of the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - The Premier League has teamed up with the British government to make videos that will encourage players to take the COVID-19 vaccine, British media reported on Sunday.

Jonathan Van-Tam, England's deputy chief medical officer, has agreed to address concerns around the vaccine in videos that will be shared with Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs, as well as fans.

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