Stephen Donnelly backs booster vaccinations for healthcare workers

Currently, booster vaccines are only available for those aged over 60 and in residential care
Stephen Donnelly backs booster vaccinations for healthcare workers

About 800,000 people will be eligible for booster jabs under changes announced yesterday

Stephen Donnelly says he would like "the green light" on booster vaccinations for healthcare workers.

Northern Ireland and a number of other countries have begun offering a third Covid-19 vaccine to those on the frontline in order to ensure they are protected, but Ireland has only rolled out the jab to those over 60 and in residential care.

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