AQW 14066/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 04/02/2021
Answered On Date: 19/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, whether he plans to prioritise familial carers for extremely vulnerable relatives and those residing in the same home as extremely vulnerable people.

Answer:

The Northern Ireland vaccination programme is well underway and priority groups 3, 4 and 5 are being vaccinated by GP practices and Trusts.

The main carer identified for vulnerable individuals will be vaccinated as part of priority group 6.