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COVID restrictions on maternity wards could be scrapped if there is a higher vaccination uptake among expectant mothers and their partners, the master
Rotunda Hospital master Professor Fergal Malone said vaccination levels among expectant mothers and their partners are ‘disappointing’.
Half of pregnant women attending maternity hospital decline Covid-19 vaccine Rotunda master describes figure as ‘disappointing’ and says staff do their best to reassure people about 4 hours ago Some women who declined to be vaccinated expressed concern about the possible effects on their unborn babies, Prof Fergal Malone said. File photograph: Getty Half of the pregnant women attending the Rotunda Hospital who were offered a Covid-19 vaccine have declined to take it, according to the master of the hospital. Prof Fergal Malone described as disappointing the 50 per cent acceptance rate...
The HSE said on Twitter that the temporary shutdown was a “precaution”. Leo Varadkar said the attack was “very serious” and could affect systems throughout the weekend and into next week. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has warned that the ransomware attack could affect services throughout the weekend and into next week (Niall Carson/PA) He said: “It’s coming at a time when the health service is extremely busy doing lots of other things. “It’s going to be a very difficult time for the health service. “I spoke to the HSE this morning and also Eamon Ryan, the minister responsible for cy...
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said the attack was ‘very serious’ and could affect systems throughout the weekend and into next week.