Local GP not concerned by low number of children being vaccinated
A Donegal GP says the relatively low take of Covid-19 vaccinations among 5-11 year old’s is not a major cause of concern. The remarks were made as case numbers continue to increase across the country. Only 20 per cent of 5 to 11 year olds are fully vaccinated…
Covid- vaccines will be administrated on College grounds in Sligo and Letterkenny
Students attending IT Sligo and Letterkenny will be able to avail of Covid- vaccines today which will be administrated on College grounds. 12 pop-up clinics are being opened for students at colleges today so they can receive their second vaccine. Pop-up vaccination centres were set up across 15…
It’s vital that north west residents avail of vaccinations
The Director of public health for the HSE North-West has urged the public to avail of the new walk in vaccination centres which will be operating across Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Ireland’s first walk-in vaccination centres will open this bank holiday weekend. People without an appointment will be able…
Local TD shocked by small percentage of prison population vaccinated agaisnt Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health to co-operate on a vaccine programme for staff and prisoners within the Irish penal system. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and equality, Martin Kenny TD has expressed his shock that only two %…
Covid Vaccination open to 59 year olds from this morning
59-year olds across the North West can register for a Covid-19 vaccine from this morning. Latest figures show more than 1.5 million jabs have been administered in Ireland up to Saturday, including 1.1 million first doses. It comes as 453 new infections were recorded here yesterday, which brings…
Greater confidence of emerging from pandemic in the North
A Donegal GP says there greater confidence among people living in Northern Ireland of emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic compared to those living in the south. The confidence levels are being linked to the public’s confidence in the roll out of vaccination processes. Some public health experts are concerned…
Donegal TD seeks clarity on carers vaccination time scale
A Donegal TD has called for family carers to be prioritised when it comes to the vaccine roll-out. Donegal independent TD Thomas Pringle says Carers are overworked, undervalued and the State is completely over-reliant on the unpaid caring work done by family members around the country. The Donegal…