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Search By Live95 News Team via Getty Images The government is awaiting a decision as early as this evening on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
It comes as Ministers prepare to make decisions on the re-opening of the country over the next few months.
NPHET cancelled its usual Monday press briefing today, instead waiting to give its opinion on the current situation until later in the week.
Health officials will meet on Wednesday morning to provide recommendations to cabinet, ahead of a final sign off on Thursday.
Click and collect, construction, retail, barbers and hairdressers, religious services and outdoor sports training are the areas being examined for May re-openings.
COVID-19: 437 New Cases And One More Death
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Health officials have announced a further 437 coronavirus cases and one more death.
It takes the death toll in Ireland to 4,874 and the national case total to 247,069.
This morning there were 184 COVID-19 patients in Irish hospitals and 46 in intensive care.
The five-day moving average is now 475. 22/03/2021 Covid-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus), Ireland. Day 362 since start of lockdown. Day 82 of return to Level 5 restrictions. Two girls sitting on a park bench in front of social distancing two meter sign in Stephens Green in Dublin. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said one quarter of eligible adults have now received at least one dose of the vaccine.
NIAC recommends Johnson and Johnson vaccine be used for over 50s
NIAC are also expected to recommend the J&J shot to be used to reach the homeless, Traveller and Roma communities.
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The State’s vaccine watchdog has recommended the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should be used for those aged 50 and older.
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Government sources expect it to be delivered either this evening or tomorrow morning
The government is awaiting a decision as early as this evening on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
It comes as Ministers prepare to make decisions on the re-opening of the country over the next few months.
NPHET cancelled its usual Monday press briefing today, instead waiting to give its opinion on the current situation until later in the week.
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Health officials will meet on Wednesday morning to provide recommendations to cabinet, ahead of a final sign off on Thursday.
Click and collect, construction, retail, barbers and hairdressers, religious services and outdoor sports training are the areas being examined for May re-openings.