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Florence O Reilly, 87. from Cabra pictured with her vaccination record after receiving her first Covid-19 vaccination in Navan Road Community Nursing Unit. Pic: Marc O Sullivan
Medical Council President looks to future with hope
Medical Council President issues supportive message as first Covid-19 anniversary approaches
Dr Rita Doyle, President, Irish Medical Council
Ahead of the first anniversary of the announcement of Covid-19 in Ireland next month, Medical Council President
Dr Rita Doyle has told medical practitioners “we look towards the future with more hope than we had then, though still with some trepidation as we continue to battle the third wave of the virus”, in a new message of support.
Updated: 7 Jan 2021, 18:57
Cate McCurry
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AN IRISH pensioner who survived Covid-19 despite being given an hour to live by medics said he feels great after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
Michael Delaney, from Co Offaly, was in hospital for seven weeks with the virus last year - but was today among 47 residents at Ferbane Care Centre to get the jab.
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Michael Delaney - who was in hospital for seven weeks with the virus last year - got the Pfizer jab todayCredit: PA:Press Association
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The 78-year-old said he s looking forward to being able to socialise again as residents in Ferbane are set to get their second dose in three weeksCredit: PA:Press Association