Ireland has allowed Pfizer and BioNTech to use the COVID-19 vaccine, and the first delivery is expected as early as December 26, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign will begin Next Wednesday.
“Glad to report that I have just signed up to the regulation allowing the use of the Pfizer vaccine in Ireland. St. Stephen’s Day is the first delivery, the first vaccine on December 30,” he said. Donnelly on Twitter.
St. Stephen’s Day will be celebrated on December 26. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Ireland, Michael Martin, announced new restrictions that came into effect on Thursday and will last through January 12, which will include restaurant closures , pubs, museums, galleries and libraries, while closing gyms and pools will only be opened for individual training. Movement between Irish counties will be banned after Saturday