Vaccine booster programme to begin in Northern Ireland in 10-12 days

Patricia Donnelly, the head of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme, during a press conference at the headquarters for the Northern Ireland Department of Health at Castle Buildings in the grounds of Stormont (Liam McBurney/PA)

Booster Covid-19 jabs will start to be administered within 10-12 days in Northern Ireland, the head of region’s vaccination programme has said.

Patricia Donnelly said the rollout will start in care homes with staff and residents, before moving on to other priority groups including the elderly and those deemed vulnerable.