Q&A: Where is Ireland in vaccine rollout race?

Vaccine rollout in Ireland will be dependent on regulatory approval

It is thought that GPs and pharmacists will be involved in any Covid-19 vaccination programme but mass vaccination clinics could also be set up here as in other countries.

Where is the vaccine to be rolled out first?

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve a Covid-19 vaccine and expects to begin vaccinating from next week.