According to statistics 35 new deaths were reported of covid positive people in Ireland on Friday bringing the total to the three thousands. With regard to restrictions the minister for education is reportedly planning for an alternative to the leaving certificate exams in June; no plans to reopen the wider economy and no firm plans for reopening construction.
The European Medicines Agency have reportedly recommended the conditional marketing of astrazeneca for over 18’s where they say protection could be expected given that an immune response has been seen in this age group. Conditions unknown, but one could be related to the complete dosage being available at the correct time.
There is now a national immunisation advisory committee whom Dr Hollahan asked to examine the EMA’s recommendations, reportedly with specific regard to vaccination of the elderly. The response was to outline problems of confidence and trust in the vaccination program. Dr Holahan reportedly sent the EMA report to the minister for health on Tuesday along with his opinion, which after comparing brands recommended a vaccination program for the elderly providing the hse could be certain that supplies will be sufficient to complete the program in time for maximum efficiency.