All systems go at Laois Covid-19 vaccination centre in Portlaoise but don t be late
Midlands Park Hotel opens as vaccination centre for people aged 65-69
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Vaccinations of those aged 65-69 who have registered will begin this week in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
The vaccine is offered to people aged 65 to 69 is called COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca has been approved for use by both the EMA (European Medicines Agency) and NIAC (National Immunisation Advisory Committee), in keeping with the strictest standards of safety and quality.
Des O’Flynn is Chief Officer, Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation which is overseeing the clinic.
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HSE outlines what s required if you are in 65-69 age group
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The HSE says vaccination is by appointment only and people will not be vaccinated if you do not have an appointment and photo ID.
Appointments will be spaced out to keep everybody safe. Don t be late for your appointment. If you do not arrive on time, you will not get your vaccine.
People should bring their appointment information to the vaccination centre. This will be on your mobile phone or in a letter. You will also need to bring your photo ID.
A free “walk-in” COVID-19 test centre has been established in Waterford by the HSE.
In line with similar facilities established elsewhere, the centre located at the WIT complex in College Street, Waterford, it will operate from 11am from to 7pm each of five days from Saturday 10th April to Wednesday 14th April inclusive.
Once open tomorrow Saturday at 11am, the “walk-in” test centre can be accessed by anyone resident within 15 kilometres of Waterford City.
The HSE’s South East Public Health Department and South East Community Healthcare, working with the National Ambulance Service aim to carry out 200-300 COVID-19 tests per day.