Advertisement
The Wider View

LISTEN BACK: Excitement grows as vaccine roll out extends to local GP practices

Feb 26, 2021 18:14 By News Northern Sound
LISTEN BACK: Excitement grows as vaccine roll out extends to local GP practices
Share this article

A Monaghan GP says there's "an air of excitement" after vaccinating 72 people in their practice this morning.

This weekend marks a year since the first case of Covid-19 was detected in Ireland.

Health officials say there are "reasons to be hopeful" but there's still a lot of uncertainty over a return to normality.

Advertisement

It comes after an 80 percent drop in Covid-19 cases in residential settings in a single week.

The HSE says it's the first indication that the vaccination rollout is taking effect - with a drop in cases also amongst staff in hospitals.

Level 5 restrictions are extended nationwide until April 5th, but the spread of the virus has dropped significantly since the start of the year, particularly in County Monaghan.

Advertisement

Monaghan town GP Dr Aideen Brides joined Aaron McElroy on The Wider View and started by saying there is plenty to feel good about.

Tags used in this article
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement

NorthernSound Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Copyright © 2024 Northern Sound FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus