Nothing has changed : Continued calls for easing of maternity partner restrictions
Activists want partners to be permitted in maternity units for all stages of labour. By Orla Dwyer Friday 4 Jun 2021, 6:00 AM 1 hour ago 1,722 Views 1 Comment
Image: Shutterstock/Alexander Raths
Image: Shutterstock/Alexander Raths
CALLS CONTINUE FOR partner restrictions at maternity units across the country to be loosened, and for all units to follow HSE guidance.
The HSE advises allowing partners to accompany women during labour and childbirth. Partners should also be permitted to attend the 20-week scan and other appointments if deemed necessary.
This is the case in many maternity units, however some units have stricter restrictions and activists want partners to be allowed in the room during all stages of labour.
Updated: 9:54, 4 Jun 2021
THE CEO of the HSE has warned of an explosive multiplier effect as the level of outbreaks of Covid-19 in Limerick has created a volatile situation.
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Crowds are beginning to return to the streets across IrelandCredit: Reuters
Ireland s top doctor revealed 800 people have contracted the killer virus over the last two weeks in the county and said this was down to indoor gatherings.
The meeting, which will be held virtually, between the health officials will try to come up with ways to tackle the increased rate of infection in the county.
Speaking on RTE s Morning Ireland, HSE boss Paul Reid said the intervention by local community representatives is very welcome .
LMFM By Michael Carolan Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says the move will benefit in excess of 400,000 people who are waiting for their second jab.
The green light has been given to reduce the time between administering doses of the Astra Zeneca Covid vaccine from 12 to 8 weeks.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there will be a gradual reduction in the interval between the first and second doses in the coming weeks.
Minister Donnelly says the move will benefit in excess of 400,000 people who are waiting for their second jab.
Further detailed planning on this aspect of the COVID-19 vaccination programme will take place over the weekend.