NIAC advise reduction in vaccine gap

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has advised reducing the gap between doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine

It has recommended 8 week intervals instead of the current 12 weeks.

The advice could see thousands of people who've had a first dose fully vaccinated sooner.

The recommendation, to the Chief Medical Officer, has gone to the HSE.

Labour leader Alan Kelly says the new advice is welcome.