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27/05/2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Opens For All Adults Aged Over 18
Adults aged 18 and over can now receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
Bookings opened from 8am today, 27 May.
Vaccine supplies remain limited and as a result there will be approximately 20,000 slots available for booking on Thursday morning.
Health Minister Robin Swann said: "I am delighted that our vaccination programme is now open to all adults in Northern Ireland.
"I know this will be very welcome news for young people who have been waiting patiently for their turn to get the jab.
"Today's announcement is another important milestone in the drive to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as we can, so that we can see a return to normality.
"The tremendous success of the vaccination programme has brought great hope and has helped to enable the recent further easing of restrictions. The expansion of the vaccination programme, well ahead of schedule, to everyone aged 18 and over is testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in delivering the vaccine throughout Northern Ireland."
Bookings opened from 8am today, 27 May.
Vaccine supplies remain limited and as a result there will be approximately 20,000 slots available for booking on Thursday morning.
Health Minister Robin Swann said: "I am delighted that our vaccination programme is now open to all adults in Northern Ireland.
"I know this will be very welcome news for young people who have been waiting patiently for their turn to get the jab.
"Today's announcement is another important milestone in the drive to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as we can, so that we can see a return to normality.
"The tremendous success of the vaccination programme has brought great hope and has helped to enable the recent further easing of restrictions. The expansion of the vaccination programme, well ahead of schedule, to everyone aged 18 and over is testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in delivering the vaccine throughout Northern Ireland."
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