Covid-19 vaccine rollout to start in NI for 12 to 15 year olds

Young people aged 12 to 15 years old in Northern Ireland are to be offered a first dose of a Covid-19 jab shortly, the Department of Health has said. It follows unanimous advice to ministers from the UK's four chief medical officers. There are approximately 98,000 12 to 15 year olds in Northern Ireland. They will be offered one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine with parental consent sought prior to vaccination. Health Minister Robin Swann said the move will help to protect young people from catching the virus.