Second Covid booster vaccine being rolled out to more cohorts this week
Eligible people can book an appointment online, or check with participating GPs and pharmacies. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced the further rollout of a second Covid booster vaccine, with more groups becoming eligible to receive the shot over the next few weeks. Those aged 60 and over and pregnant woman can make an […]
3 years ago
New EU travel rules on booster shot to come into effect tomorrow
The rule comes into force on 1 February. Tomorrow sees a nine month validity period come into force for those who have only received their primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, which could pose problems at the boarding gate for some. The rule states that those travelling within the EU must have received their booster […]
4 years ago
20,554 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland
A new highest daily figure in Ireland since the pandemic began. 20,554 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland by the Department of Health as of Thursday evening, 30 December. 619 people are currently in hospital in relation to the virus. Of those, 88 are in ICU. The @hpscireland has today been notified […]
4 years ago
Tony Holohan urges people not to hold household gatherings on New Year’s Eve – report
The Chief Medical Officer has written to the Health Minister expressing concerns about the latest Covid figures. RTE News reports that CMO Dr. Tony Holohan has urged people not to hold household gatherings tomorrow (Friday, 31 December). With bars around the country closing at 8pm under current restrictions, it is expected that household gatherings will […]
4 years ago
Children aged 5-11 to be offered Covid vaccine in January
All ages will be eligible for a booster by mid January. The Government has announced that children aged 5-11 will be eligible for a Covid vaccine this January. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the news on Thursday (23 December). “I am delighted to announce this acceleration of Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme,” Donnelly said. “As […]
4 years ago
Government revises booster policy for those who received Janssen vaccine
The booster will also be available for the over 30’s next week. The Government has announced that people who received the Janssen vaccine will be eligible for a booster from next Wednesday onwards (29 December). The announcement was made on Thursday evening by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. 📢📢📢 Further acceleration of our booster vaccination […]
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