Rollout of Northern Ireland vaccination programme ‘should be complete by summer 2021’

First Minister Arlene Foster, right, and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill arrive for a press conference at Parliament Buildings, Stormont Picture: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/PA

The rollout of the coronavirus vaccination programme in Northern Ireland should be complete by the summer of next year, Stormont leaders have predicted.

Healthcare workers, care home residents and staff, and people aged over 80 will be first to receive the vaccine in a process that could begin next month if the required regulatory approvals are granted.