Dashboard on NI vaccination progress today launched by Department of Health

The department of Health say it is the first step in plans to publish detailed daily data on vaccination.

In a statement they say that work is ongoing on the necessary data reporting and digital infrastructure for a more comprehensive dashboard.

Welcoming the new dashboard, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “Our vaccination programme is continuing to make excellent progress.

“I am committed to improving the regular flow of information on the programme. This dashboard is a step in that direction.”

The new dashboard is available at: covid-19.hscni.net/It includes a breakdown of vaccinations administered – including health and care staff across both the HSC system and non-statutory providers.

Today the dashboard reveals that 648,028 vaccinations have been administered to date.

That comprises 601,101 first doses and 46,927 second doses.

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