Northern Ireland Health Minister 'encouraged' by success of Big Jab Weekend

The Big Jab Weekend offers walk-in vaccinations to all adults across Northern Ireland. Picture: David Young/PA

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he is encouraged by the response to a major push to get more people in Northern Ireland vaccinated against Covid.

The Big Jab Weekend has seen walk-in vaccination centres opening again for first doses for all adults, amid concerns over the high number of Covid cases in the region.