J&J vaccine 'clarity' needed before decision on widening gap between doses

Dr Ronan Glynn: Nphet has not provided any updated advice. Picture: Julien Behal
No recommendations on extending the interval between Covid vaccine doses will be made until further clarity on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is provided, the deputy chief medical officer has said.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has asked health experts to look into extending the gap between jabs in order to vaccinate a greater number of people with a first dose in a shorter timeframe.