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Two very rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects found in huge global study

Researchers have uncovered two very rare side effects of Covid-19 vaccines administered to billions of people worldwide during the pandemic, according to a study published last week. Almost 100 million people from eight different counties, including ...

23 Feb 2024 at 14:41

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Health Department spending 'thousands' on Covid Passports

The Department of Health is still spending “hundreds of thousands” of pounds on the Covid Passport app, which has not been required for more than a year. The Covid Vaccination Passport was made mandatory by the then Executive for only 45 days ...

02 Mar 2023 at 14:00

Local News

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme passes three landmarks in just one day

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has passed three landmarks in just one day. The total number of vaccines administered has pushed past 800,000 and sits at 808,241. The number of first doses provided has passed 700,000 and is ...

25 Mar 2021 at 16:58

Derry News

Western Trust set to reach 100,000 vaccinations milestone

Over 60 community pharmacies are set to join efforts in rolling out Covid-19 vaccines in the Western Trust area, it has emerged. The Trust has expected to reach a major milestone by successfully administering 100k vaccines in the coming ...

02 Apr 2021 at 18:23

Local News

UK becomes the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for ...

02 Dec 2020 at 08:47

Trust reveals 30% of care home staff turned down Covid vaccine

Derry News

Trust confirms 30% of care home staff turned down Covid vaccine

Around 30 per cent of care home staff in the Western Trust have decided against getting the Covid vaccine, it can be revealed. The Derry News asked the Western Trust and Department of Health (DoH) to provide figures detailing vaccine ...

22 Feb 2021 at 19:46

Local News

Details of a major expansion of Covid vaccination programme announced

A major extension of Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has today been announced. The programme will continue to be based on a twin track approach, with responsibilities divided between GP practices and the seven ...

17 Feb 2021 at 17:21

Local News

"The ongoing cooperation of everyone to come forward for their second dose on their appointed date is crucial."

The Department of Health is urging people to keep their allocated vaccination appointments. Rescheduled second Covid-19 vaccines have increased significantly, with over 1,000 requests received in recent days. Patricia Donnelly,...

04 Jun 2021 at 09:26

Local News

Covid vaccine cleared for use for 12 to 15 year-olds

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the MHRA approval for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be used in 12 to 15 year olds. The decision to approve Pfizer/BioNTech to the younger age groups is a regulatory decision only ...

04 Jun 2021 at 17:03

Derry News

Western Trust ‘encouraging’ more staff to take Covid vaccine

The Western Trust says that over recent weeks it has been encouraging staff to take the Covid-19 vaccine. A media briefing was held on Tuesday where the Trust revealed that over 90 per cent of care home residents have been ...

06 May 2021 at 17:15

Local News

Covid-19 vaccination centres now offering first dose appointments to everyone aged 18 and over

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination centres are now offering first dose appointments to everyone aged 18 and over, as part of the drive to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible. In recent weeks, the ...

24 Jun 2021 at 09:50

Local News

'If you can get vaccinated, do it' - says Adam B

Blogger Adam B is encouraging anyone entitled to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to do so. The young Derry man, real name Adam Beales, made the comment after receiving his first jab at the Foyle Arena in his home town....

25 Jun 2021 at 12:31

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