Health officials approve Novovax Covid-19 vaccine for use in Ireland

Nuvaxovid, produced by Novovax, is the fifth vaccine available for use in Ireland. Stock Image

Health officials have approved a fifth Covid-19 vaccine for use in Ireland.

The Nuvaxovid vaccine, produced by Novavax, was approved by the European Medicines Agency in December and has now been authorised by Irish health figures too.