UK Kent variant prevalence in NI is ‘very concerning’ says Michelle O’Neill - NI schools will NOT reopen until March 8 at earliest - Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s

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UK Kent variant prevalence in NI is ‘very concerning’ says Michelle O’Neill - NI schools will NOT reopen until March 8 at earliest - Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s

By Andrew Quinn

Deputy Group Live Editor

Published 28th Jan 2021, 10:55 BST

Updated 28th Jan 2021, 18:33 BST

Deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has described the prevalence of the UK Kent variant in Northern Ireland as “very concerning”.

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placeholder image — Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill pictured at the Executive news conference at the 'Hill of the O'Neill' venue in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. (Photo: Pacemaker)

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