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  • Media operational note – Rollout of Covid-19 vaccine

    Date published: 7 December 2020

    Strictly for planning purposes only, not for broadcast or publication.

    Covid-19 news update

    The first Covid-19 vaccine will be administered in Northern Ireland tomorrow at 8am at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

    The following pool arrangements will be in place:

    BBC NI and Press Association will provide footage, interviews and photographs on request.

    All requests should be directed to them.

    Other information

    Media queries should be directed to the Department of Health press office via email: pressoffice@health-ni.gov.uk

    Requests for video/photos should be sent to the BBC and/or Press Association. Please note there is an embargo of 8.30am for releasing footage/photos.

    BBC

    Belfast Media Hub - Tel: 028 9033 8444 or
    email: Belfastmediahub@bbc.co.uk

    PA

    Picture desk – pictures@pa.media – 0207 963 7155
    Video desk – video@pamediagroup.com – 0207 963 7474

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