Nphet to discuss use of AstraZeneca vaccine in Ireland 

Nphet is meeting today to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Ireland. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) will discuss a link between very rare blood clotting and the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine when it meets later.

Health officials have advised that the AstraZeneca vaccine should continue to be administered in Ireland.