The SSE Arena will be used as a vaccination centre for Northern Ireland’s adult population, the Health Minister has confirmed.
It is anticipated the SSE Arena will open in April as a facility for those 60 and under, not already vaccinated through the trust or GP programmes.
Speaking on Monday, Robin Swann welcomed the announcement as "yet another significant step forward".
The Minister added: "The programme is continuing at pace and we are likely to begin vaccinating priority group 7, followed quickly by all other priority groups, starting in early April.
"This will see everyone aged 60 and under being offered the vaccine – a monumental next step in a population-wide vaccination programme."
In addition to the SSE Arena, Trusts will continue to operate large vaccination centres across Northern Ireland with GPs running local vaccination clinics.
Access will then be opened further with community pharmacies providing vaccinations on the high street.
The vaccination programme recently opened to all carers aged 18 and over who are the main carer for someone elderly or disabled.
There is currently no definitive list of carers and there are many unpaid carers delivering a vital service in society.
"There are many elderly or disabled people who rely on carers to look after them and their welfare would be a risk if their carer took ill," Minister Swann added.
"We must continue to protect the most vulnerable from the effects of Covid. That includes doing the right thing and waiting your turn."
