Donegal GP says demand exceeding expectation for booster jabs
A Donegal GP has confirmed that the demand for Covid boosters has surpassed health officials’ expectations. GPs have ordered about 250,000 more Covid boosters than expected, under the new accelerated programme. The Irish Medical Organisation says they’ve requested up to 700,000 over the past week. It’s after the HSE asked…
Covid figures: Donegal GP fears they could get worse
101 Covid patients are in hospital this morning – the highest figure in almost two months. It compares to only 38 just over three weeks ago. The five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has also increased by 89 per cent in the past week, and stands at 1,101. Donegal GP…
HSE Chief Executive says eliminating Covid-19 ‘isn’t realistic’
The HSE chief executive says eliminating Covid-19 from Ireland ‘isn’t realistic’ and we must live with it. Paul Reid will also tell the Oireachtas coronavirus committee today that the health service faces ‘a very difficult period’ ahead. He says over 750,000 Covid-19 tests have taken place in the country to…