Irish holidaymakers could see hopes for Portugal trip dashed as Covid cases on rise
It s not looking great
Portugal has been removed from UK s green list with concerns that Ireland could follow suit. (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
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The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that 900,000 people have received two jabs.
Meanwhile, the total number of doses administered around the country now stands at 2.9 million.
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It means that two million people in Ireland have received at least one dose – more than half the adult population.
Now almost 2.9M vaccines administered. Over 2M of the adult population (53%) have received a dose 1 and approx 900K (25%) a Dose 2. The programme continues at pace in Vaccination Centres & with GPs. Continued and strong benefits occuring. @hselive@ICGPnews@IMO IRL
It comes amid optimism that new Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) advice will significantly speed up the vaccine rollout.
Dr Tony Holohan issues warning to Limerick with incidence increasing sharply
Significant increases in the disease have been found recently
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Dr Tony Holohan has highlighted a sharp increase in the incidence rate in Limerick as outdoor hospitality gets set to reopen around the country.
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A letter from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has stated that there is increased confidence that the easing restrictions in June remains low to medium risk.
On Tuesday hotels and B&Bs welcomed back guests while from Monday, June 7, restaurants, pubs, and cafes can open for outdoor dining.
However, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, warns that NPHET can give ‘no assurance’ about COVID infection levels in the coming weeks.
A letter from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has stated that there is increased confidence in the planning of easing restrictions in June remain low to medium risk. Pic: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin