A Million People Yet To Get Vaccine Booster Leaving Them Vulnerable This Christmas.

Thursday, 23 December 2021 08:49

By Breffni Clack

Ireland has a "vulnerable population" facing into Christmas -- with a million people yet to get a booster.

Ireland has a "vulnerable population" facing into Christmas -- with a million people yet to get a booster.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, also says people who've had an additional dose should be aware it takes a full seven days for the extra protection to take effect.6,307 more people have tested positive for the virus in the latest daily data.
55 more deaths have been confirmed in the week up to yesterday.
Dr Ronan Glynn says people must not become disheartened.

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