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Paul Reid, CEO HSE, at Dr Steevens’ Hospital this afternoon

This afternoon.

Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin.

The weekly HSE operational update on the response to Covid-19.

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In relation to a question about frontline healthcare workers who have refused a vaccine, the HSE’s CEO Paul Reid said: “There have been occasions where teams have gone through a health risk assessment and moved people into different roles.”

He described them as a “small number”.

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Niamh O’Beirne, National Lead, Testing and Tracing, HSE at Dr Steevens’ Hospital

Not around the eyes.

National Lead for Testing and Tracing with the HSE Niamh O’Beirne said positivity rates for Covid-19 are rising across testing sites.

She said the positivity rate is currently at 11.7%, but some sites are seeing positivity levels of more than 21%.

Covid vaccine ‘floodwall’ holding amid Delta infections- HSE (RTÉ)

She said there are a number of particularly busy sites, notably in Donegal, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan.

Covid vaccine ‘floodwall’ holding amid Delta infections- HSE (RTÉ)

Earlier: Adam And Aoife

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Philip Nolan, Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group delivering a press briefing on COVID-19 this afternoon in the Department of Health

This afternoon.

Department of Health, Dublin 2.

Via RTÉ:

Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, said the median age of today’s Covid cases is 24.

He said at the moment it is a disease of young people dominated by those aged 19 to 24, followed by those aged 13 to 18, but in that age group it is mostly 16- and 17-year-olds followed by those aged 25 to 34.

“The current trajectory of the more transmissible Delta variant across the country means that unvaccinated people remain at high risk of contracting Covid-19.

“The pace at which our vaccination programme is operating means that it will not be long before you can avail of a vaccine. In the meantime, unvaccinated people should take all public health precautions to avoid contracting the disease.”

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Professor Karina Butler, Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee this afternoon

Professor Karina Butler, Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), said clinical trials estimated efficacy of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as 100% in the 12-15 age group, “making them extremely effective in preventing infection in this age cohort”.

“I would strongly encourage those aged 12-15 years of age with underlying medical conditions, those living with a younger child with complex medical needs, or with an immuno-compromised adult to accept vaccination as soon as it is offered,” she said.

Prof Butler said it is very reasonable for parents to pause and think about whether they need their children to get vaccinated.

Overwhelmingly, Covid is a mild disease in children and most children will be asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms, she said.

However, there will be a number of children who will have severe symptoms and be hospitalised – less than 1%.

….Prof Butler said taking all factors into account, and looking at the impact of the pandemic on children – an increase in anxiety, an increase in eating disorders, fear of mingling, a feeling that adults are pulling away from them, and disruption to their normal growth and development – they felt that the benefits of vaccination exceeded any risk.

Latest NPHET Covid-19 briefing (RTÉ)

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Update:

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is to be extended, with all those aged 12 to 15 to be offered a vaccine.

A recommendation that all children in this age category be included has been made to the Government by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).

Earlier…

This morning.

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is poised to include 12 to 15 year-olds.

Via RTE:

A recommendation that all children in this age category be included has been made to the Government by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).

It is expected to be approved by the Cabinet today.

Speaking on his way into the Cabinet meeting, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there would be further advice from NIAC regarding vaccinations for 12 to 15 year-olds, which he said represents a “significant opening up” of the vaccination programme to younger age cohorts.

Mr Martin said it has been a very effective programme so far and the Government wants to encourage “heightened participation” among the remaining age groups.

Govt set to approve Covid vaccines for 12-15 year-olds (RTÉ)

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How dare you.

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar arrives for a cabinet meeting at government buildings this morning

This afternoon.

Take that, so-called United Kingdom.

You’ll never beat the (southern) Irish

Well done, everyone.

Earlier: Teen Spirit

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This morning.

*cough*

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It’s just a coinkydink.

Go about your business.

French person among 6 held over plot to kill Madagascar president (Al Jazeera)

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George Soros (left) and Bill Gates

Last night/this morning.

Together at last.

In a joint statement they told reporters:

‘Mwahaha.’

George Soros And Bill Gates’ Backed Consortium To Buy U.K. Maker Of Covid Tests For $41 Million (Forbes Science)

Why Are Soros And Gates Buying UK COVID Testing Company? (Zero Hedge)

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Last night.

Washington DC, USA.

Via Independent.co.uk:

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday that a door-to-door canvassing effort begun during the White House’s “Month of Action” in June would be part of the new effort to surge vaccination rates in states where the numbers of Covid-19 vaccinations are lowest.

Ms Psaki said that the campaign would include “targeted, community-by-community, door-to-door outreach to get remaining Americans vaccinated by ensuring they have the information they need about both how safe and accessible the vaccine is”.

Biden goes door-to-door to boost shots as Delta variant sweeps US (Independent.co.uk)

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Gulp.

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Strewth.

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Um.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly at Dublin Castle this morning

This morning.

Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.

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Over half the adult population in Ireland is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the Health Service Executive confirmed.

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said: “There are now over 50% of the adult population fully vaccinated,” he said.

Meanwhile 69% of adults have received one dose of a Covid vaccine.

Vaccine portal opens for 30 to 34 age group tomorrow (RTÉ)

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This morning.

“From Monday 12 July, there will be an online option as well, so when you go to the online portal you now be able to say yes I’m 18-34, I appreciate I will be getting a mRna vaccine in the future, but I actually what I want to do is opt, mainly for AstraZeneca vaccine through the vaccine centre, there will be some Janssen as well, but mainly AstraZeneca through the vaccine centre.

“So they can be vaccinated earlier. 18 to 34 can now be vaccinated one to two months earlier which is a huge benefit for them and society in the face of this Delta surge.”

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

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Oh.