[ad_1] The government awaits an early decision that will give the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine the go-ahead to allow it to deliver 818,000 planned doses of the jab that are crucial to breaking out of the lockdown. The decision to suspend use of the vaccine here this week as a precautionary measure while European regulators … Read more
[ad_1] Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared an adorable tribute to Princess Diana ‘grandmother’ for Mother’s Day. The royal couple’s children, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis, made some adorable cards for their late grandmother to commemorate the occasion. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared some sweet snaps courtesy of their three … Read more
[ad_1] AstraZeneca has said that there is “no evidence” that its vaccine increases the risk of blood clots. Use of the jab was temporarily suspended in Ireland after concerns were raised about severe blood clots in several patients receiving the treatment in Norway. In a statement issued tonight, the company said 15 deep vein thrombosis … Read more
[ad_1] The AstraZeneca vaccine is one of four licensed for use against Covid-19, but the state has temporarily suspended its administration due to potential health concerns. What is the AstraZeneca vaccine? The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, as it is also known, is one of four vaccines licensed for use against Covid-19 in the state. The others are … Read more
[ad_1] Gardaí has confirmed that an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the disclosure of a confidential government document to a friend of the Tánaiste almost two years ago. Leo Varadkar told Dáil that he delivered a copy of an agreement between the state and the Irish Medical Organization to Maitiú Ó Túathail, the … Read more
[ad_1] The average number of new Covid-19 cases has risen steadily over the past five days, according to figures released by the Center for Health Protection Surveillance. Yesterday, the Health Department was notified of 16 more deaths related to the coronavirus and 543 new cases. That marked the fifth day in a row the five-day … Read more
[ad_1] AN Garda Síochána has updated its initial investigations into the leak of a confidential government document by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to a friend in a full investigation, the Sunday Independent may reveal. This occurs when the state’s political standards watchdog has separately said that it will suspend consideration of a complaint about the leak … Read more
[ad_1] Public health expert Dr. Gabriel Scally has said that there are still “many viruses circulating” and that “an astonishing amount of travel is occurring” as the latest figures show that hospital cases continue to decline. Dr. Scally said that Covid-19 is an “extraordinarily dangerous virus and we cannot afford not to take precautions and … Read more
[ad_1] The World Health Organization said there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab after several countries suspended the launch for fear of blood clots, while the United States surpassed 100 million doses of vaccine. administered to its population. The WHO, which said its vaccine advisory committee was examining the safety data received, … Read more
[ad_1] A sustained increase in the number of Covid cases would jeopardize plans to reopen construction and other parts of society on April 5, political and public health leaders have said. The warning comes amid growing concern over rising virus cases, with recent breakthroughs in jeopardy after three days in which total new cases were … Read more