SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone has urged hospital patients and their visitors to wear face coverings when required. It comes after the British Medical Association said doctors has noticed an increasing number of people refusing to wear masks or get tested for coronavirus before attending hospital appointments or visits. The Mid-Ulster MLA said, "It is very … Continue reading McGlone urges public to wear face coverings in hospitals
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health why larger numbers of vaccines for COVID-19 cannot be provided with a specific delivery date in advance so that proper planning and coordination can be done with primary care practices. Minister of Health: The vaccines are received via Public Health England before being stored … Continue reading AQW 12615/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to the provision of COVID-19 vaccinations to funeral directors. Minister of Health: The member will be aware that funeral directors, morticians, embalmers and funeral workers have been given priority for access to vaccination. ENDS
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what prioritisation is being given to COVID-19 vaccination of childcare workers delivering care to children of key workers. Minister of Health: Vaccination policy in Northern Ireland is based on the recommendations and advice provided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) … Continue reading AQW 12614/17-22 – COVID-19 vaccination of childcare workers
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to the provision of COVID-19 vaccinations to the volunteer search and rescue sector. Minister of Health: Vaccination policy in Northern Ireland is based on the recommendations and advice provided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) … Continue reading AQW 12877/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health when COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided to carers of people who are clinically extremely vulnerable. [Priority Written] Minister of Health: As you will be aware, vaccination policy in Northern Ireland is based on the recommendations and advice provided by the independent Joint Committee on … Continue reading AQW 12798/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccinations
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