I dont take vit d cus the press or random docs say so. I dont take it because of covid.
I take it because I'm deficient. Due to a medication I take I cannot go out in the sun for longer than to put the washing out. I'm glad the UK is not an overly sunny country.
You could always go through to the newsdesk at your local tv station and question why they are not reporting on it. Or email if you feel thats easier