AQW 13772/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 29/01/2021
Answered On Date: 25/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health why a lower number of COVID-19 vaccines are administered on (i) Saturdays; and (ii) Sundays compared to weekdays.

Answer:

Mass vaccination centres are operating between 8am and 8pm seven days a week. GP Practices are providing their vaccination programme in addition to their normal work commitments.

Experience has already taught us to expect temporary dips in vaccination

numbers although overall the uptake by the public remains very good.

The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme will take time to ensure it is implemented safely.