Advertisement
3 million Covid jabs to be giv...

Positive News

3 million Covid jabs to be given this weekend

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

03:43 6 Jun 2021


Share this article


People aged 40 can now register for the vaccine today

The Health Minister says 3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will be given this bank holiday weekend.

Pfizer

Stephen Donnelly says it's an "amazing achievement", and it's due to the "incredible work" of everyone involved in the rollout.

He says there's been a huge response from the public to the programme.

People aged 40 can register for their vaccine from today.

Some more good news as outdoor dining is back tomorrow!!

Pubs and restaurants will re-open for the first time in months tomorrow to serve customers outdoors.

Two unvaccinated people can also meet indoors, gyms will re-open and up to 25 guests are allowed at weddings.

Meanwhile, health officials have confirmed 313 new cases of covid-19.

70 people are currently in hospital with the virus, with 27 in ICU.


Share this article


Read more about

Covid-19 Vaccine Covid Vaccine Restrictions