Some special school staff to be prioritised for Covid vaccinations Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill during a news conference at the Hill of the O Neill in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, last week. File picture by Kelvin Boyes, Press Eye, Press Association Maeve Connolly and Claire Simpson 02 February, 2021 01:00
Some staff working in special schools in Northern Ireland will be prioritised for Covid vaccinations, according to reports.
The departments of Health and Education have agreed the move.
The BBC reported that staff who care for children with the most complex needs in special schools will be prioritised.
It is not yet clear when the vaccinations will begin.
Travellers need negative test for Covid before they arrive in Northern Ireland Eileen Lynch (94) receives the first of two doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, administered by Dr Michael McKenna, at Falls Surgery on the Falls Road, Belfast, earlier this month. Picture by Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/Press Association 18 January, 2021 01:00
Travellers need to prove they have tested negative for Covid-19 before they will be allowed into Northern Ireland. File picture by Peter Byrne, Press Association
INTERNATIONAL travellers will need to test negative for Covid-19 before they arrive in Northern Ireland.
The new measure will be introduced on Thursday, health minister Robin Swann announced last night.