By Q Radio News
People in Northern Ireland who received a shielding letter because they're Clinically Extremely Vulnerable to Covid-19 will be able to book their vaccination appointments, the Department of Health has announced today.
The appointments will be available at the seven regional vaccination centres across the province.
Telephone booking will be available from next week, and some slots for the weekend are already available for online booking from today
Production of the shielding letters will be required at the centres to confirm eligibility.
Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme is rolling out through a twin track approach involving the regional vaccination centres and GP practices.
GPs are vaccinating those aged 70 plus, while the vaccination centres are also vaccinating 65 to 69 year olds.
Patricia Donnelly, Head of the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in Northern Ireland, explains the process:
Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I am sure this news will be very welcome to all those who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and have been looking forward to getting vaccinated.
“A start has already been made on the CEV category and offering booked appointments will help to accelerate this.
“I would again appeal to everyone to be patient – whether that’s waiting on the line to book your vaccination appointment by telephone or waiting your turn in the vaccination programme.
“We will get to everyone – the programme is steadily advancing and is making good progress.”
Online booking is available at: https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated
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