How many people in NI have been vaccinated? Detailed breakdown issued by Stormont health department

To date, a total of 438,708 vaccines have been administered here, comprising 409,507 first doses and 29,201 second doses.

The Department say the vaccine programme “continues to make good progress” but an appeal has been issued for anyone eligible to book their vaccinations to “do so without delay”.

Patricia Donnelly, head of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme, said: “Vaccination on this scale is unprecedented and was always going to be a marathon not a sprint.

“We need people to keep coming forward to get their jabs. If you are eligible to make an appointment at one of our regional vaccination centres, please book as soon as you can. Don’t delay on getting yourself protected.

“When we start our programme of second dose vaccinations, appointments for first doses will not be just as easy to obtain. If you are eligible, the best time to get booking is now.”

Health Minister Robin Swann commented: “I want to thank everyone involved in our vaccination programme at all levels. Yet again, our health service is stepping up to the mark for us all. Thanks to this work, hundreds of thousands of people now have better protection against Covid-19.

“We must maintain the good progress we have made – and that means people continuing to come forward when it’s their turn.”

He added: “Like many others, I’m patiently waiting my turn and when it comes, I won’t have to be asked twice.”

To date, 205,555 vaccines have been administered by GPs and 233,153 have been administered by Trusts.

A total of 94% of over 80-year-olds have now received at least one dose (67,824 people). The Department of Health say a “significant number” of the remaining 6% will be people who are confined to their homes or in hospital, who will still receive their vaccines through GPs and district nurses.

For the 75-79 age group, a total of 88% have received at least one dose (54,730 people).

For those aged 70-74, the total is 75% (60,827 people).

The 65-69 age group total is 62% (55,688 people).

For those considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), 23% have been given at least one dose (21,821 people).

The Department say anyone considered CEV who is over the age of 65 has been included in the figures above.

If you are aged 65-69, or received a shielding letter because you are in the CEV category, you can book your vaccination appointment at one of the Trust run regional centres.

To make an appointment by telephone, ring 0300 200 7813. The phone line is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.

To make an appointment online, go to https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated

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