Vaccinations will be widely available in June
Every person who want’s a Covid-19 vaccine could be offered one by the end of June, according to the Tanaiste. Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night it’s possible based on international evidence that 10 to 15 percent refuse the jab. However he said the official target…
Landmark vaccinations figure reached
The Department of Health has confirmed that 3 more people have died as a result of Covid-19. 474 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed. All three Counties in the North West reported new cases in yesterday’s figures. Fewer than 5 cases were detected in Sligo,…
Donegal GP confident that vacinattion programme will not be stalled
A Donegal GP has expressed his confidence that the Johnson and Johnson delay will not have much impact on the vaccination rollout programme. The Taoiseach’s to meet the HSE and the vaccine taskforce this morning to discuss altering the country’s Covid-19 vaccine programme. The roll-out of injections…
Encouraging signs from latest Covid-19 figures
Five more people have lost their lives from Covid-19 according to the latest figures published by the Department of Health. 423 new cases of the virus are also included in the latest figures. There were 15 cases confirmed in the north west. All of these cases were reported…
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 Doctor says vaccine problems can be sorted
A Donegal GP says the logistical challenges posed by the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can be overcome, and that rollout to over 70s in GP clinics could start next week. Both vaccines have been recommended for use in the elderly instead of the AstraZeneca dose because of better efficacy.…
GP urges Donegal residents to stay within the County
A Donegal GP has issued fresh calls urging people to stay within their own counties in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Denis McCauley says it is vital people follow this advice particularly in border areas like Donegal. The calls were made as the Deputy…