Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan also supported the vaccination drive, saying that although children generally suffer a mild form of Covid, "for .
Government s plan to reopen Ireland under renewed pressure
The government is now facing potential shortfalls in vaccination doses and legal questions surrounding the mandatory quarantining system
Grace Godfrey with her twin girls, who need new shoes, outside Kirby s Footwear in Ballincollig, Cork, where she hopes to be able to get the girls fitted for shoes soon. Picture: Denis Minihane
Thu, 01 Apr, 2021 - 07:30
Elaine Loughlin, Daniel McConnell, Shauna Bowers, and Paul Hosford
Several aspects of the Government’s plan to reopen the country are coming under greater scrutiny, with doubts emerging over quarantining plans and vaccination projections.
The scrutiny comes in the wake of the Government’s embarrassing U-turn on the sale of children’s shoes, and growing anger over continued restrictions imposed on maternity hospitals.
Glynn warns that St Patrick s Day must be a quiet one as virus surges again across Europe
Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick s Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended Deputy chief medical officer, Ronan Glynn, said vaccines alone will not stop another wave of Covid-19, and people should continue to curb all social contact. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews
Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 06:30
Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent
The Government s senior health advisers have warned of a fourth wave of Covid-19, as it was revealed that very particular clustering of blood clots led to the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine.