Covid vaccine approved for children as young as 12 

The Department of Health announced the figures as the Moderna vaccine has been approved for use in the EU for children aged 12 to 17.

Health officials confirmed a further 1,386 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland as a vaccine was given European approval to be given to children as young as 12. 

The Department of Health announced the figures as the Moderna vaccine was approved for use in the EU for children aged 12 to 17.