The number of people to receive a Covid-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland has passed the 600,000 mark. Stormont's Department of Health said the number of first doses administered is now 601,101.
Of those, 46,927 people have also received their second dose. Health Minister Robin Swann also confirmed today that the largest delivery of Covid-19 vaccine to-date has arrived in Northern Ireland.
It is understood that more than 100,000 vaccine doses have been received. Robin Swann said the consignment is now being distributed to GPs to administer.
The department also confirmed today that a further 8 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland during the past 24 hours.