Close to 600,000 vaccinated in Northern Ireland as programme set to ramp up

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, First Minster Arlene Foster, and Northern Ireland Minister of Health Robin Swann. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland is set to reach a “great milestone” of 600,000 people vaccinated against coronavirus on Wednesday, ahead of a ramping up of the rollout.

Health Minister Robin Swann said he is expecting the largest delivery yet of a single vaccine to the region this week.