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GPs will be focusing on the 70 plus age group, while the seven regional vaccination centres will in parallel be offering offer vaccination appointments to 65-69 year-olds. Credit: PA
More than 5,000 people aged 65 to 69 have booked their Covid-19 vaccination appointment, the Health Department says.
An online booking service went live on Wednesday night, allowing over-65s to arrange an appointment at one of Northern Ireland s seven regional vaccination centres. Demand for the online system remains high, please be patient, the department tweeted.
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The development comes after the department announced a twin track approach to accelerating Northern Ireland s vaccination programme.