Homeless people in Northern Ireland will start to receive their Covid-19 vaccine soon, it has been confirmed. The Public Health Agency said that around 1,200 homeless people will receive the jab in the next few weeks, dependent on uptake.
The PHA said that the vaccination roll-out has already begun in some trust areas, with others due to start by the end of the month.
Around 20 staff are involved in the process, working across mobile clinics. Vaccines will be administered with a "doorstep" approach, using mobile vaccination teams to provide the service at facilities such as hostels, day shelter facilities, crash facilities, non-standard accommodation facilities, and to those sleeping rough.