HSE proposal could see age limit reduced on single shot J&J vaccine
There are more than 400,000 single-use J&J shots to be delivered to Ireland from June, Mr Reid wrote in his submission, which by the that time most of the over-50s will have been fully or partially vaccinated.
HSE CEO Paul Reid at Dr Steevens Hospital for the weekly HSE operational update on the response to Covid-19.
Photograph: Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has made a proposal to the Department of Health calling for the age limit of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be given to people aged 45 old, down from the current age limit of 50 years old.
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Some people in Ireland are still failing to follow public health advice on how to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, according to a Dublin GP.
Dr Ray Walley, from the GP Expert Advisory Group on COVID-19, said that the same mistakes are being made now that occurred in the earlier stages of the pandemic.
There were four further deaths related to COVID-19 and 434 new cases confirmed yesterday by NPHET.
The 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 of the population now stands at 129.7.
It comes as further restrictions will be eased from Monday, with many businesses opening their doors again for the first time in months.
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Grandparents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to hug their grandchildren from Monday.
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan confirmed yesterday that the reunion of family members from different generations can take place at long last from next week.
This will be a huge relief to the cohort of people who have been told to stay at home for the last year and who shouldered the burden of the public health restrictions, he added.
Next week will see inter-county travel allowed, barbers and hairdressers reopening and 50 people able to attend weddings and funerals.
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