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Slow decline in Covid cases as vaccinations for 65-69 year olds to begin
The latest data shows over 34,500 doses administered on Thursday.
People aged between 65 and 69 will receive appointments for their first AstraZeneca vaccine from tomorrow. Picture: Brian Lawless
Sun, 18 Apr, 2021 - 09:25
Michelle McGlynn
A public health expert says it is likely there is a trend of a very steady number of Covid cases or slow decline.
DCU Professor of Health Systems Anthony Staines is hopeful we can avoid another spike in infections like that seen at Christmas.
It comes as 420 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed along with four more deaths.
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