Covid vaccine: Can Wales meet its targets?

It is hoped 70% of the over-80s in Wales will get the first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of the weekend.

But it could be a few days before the official figures are published so we know for sure.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said, because he has access to “day-by-day” data, it gives him confidence to know that by the end of Sunday, the target should be met

But with criticism of a slow start to its vaccination roll-out, has Wales been lagging behind other nations?

Wales reported 21,882 first dose vaccinations on Friday – a 50% rise in its daily total on the day before.

If this was maintained at the same level, it would see the target of first doses of the first four priority…