Updated: 28 Dec 2020, 11:32
THE Covid-19 vaccine will be given to 20,000 Irish people per week from early January, according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
The first doses of the jab will be rolled out tomorrow as the State sets up immunisations sites in four acute hospitals - and HSE doctors say potential allergic reactions to the vaccine are not a major concern .
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Minister Donnelly said up to 20,000 people will be vaccinated per week from early JanuaryCredit: PA:Press Association
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HSE CCO Dr Colm Henry assured he has no major concern about allergic reactions to the vaccineCredit: PA:Press Association
St James’s and Beaumont hospitals in Dublin, Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway will be the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine this week.
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Updated advice for visitors from Britain: 14 days of self-isolation, regardless of test result
Those arriving from Britain can now arrange for a test through a GP. By Michelle Hennessy Tuesday 22 Dec 2020, 6:06 PM Dec 22nd 2020, 6:06 PM 45,320 Views 56 Comments
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THE HSE HAS issued updated advice for anyone who has arrived in Ireland from Britain since 8 December, including self-isolation for 14 days, regardless of their Covid-19 test result.
Previously, those returning from Britain were advised that they could stop restricting their movements if they received a negative PCR test result five days or more after their arrival.
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The head of the HSE says he does not believe healthcare workers should be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
They are one of the highest priority groups, along with nursing home residents and over 70s, when a jab becomes available.
Yesterday, the HSE s Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said healthcare workers including GPs, nurses and pharmacists will all be involved in vaccination programmes, and there is plenty of experience of large-scale programmes here.
It comes as the Government is expected to receive a report today on how COVID-19 vaccines will be rolled out in Ireland once they are approved.