There have been 13 further deaths and 371 more Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health confirmed today. Read MoreThere has now been a total of 4,896 coronavirus-related deaths in the State and 247,857 cases. As of April 26, 1,417,942 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland. The programme has seen numerous setbacks, with ongoing delivery problems and the recent recommendation that the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson jabs be given only to those over 50. “We have lost a number of weeks because of the various advices from Niac, particularly on AstraZeneca and the cancellation of Johnson & Johnson.

Source: Irish Independent April 28, 2021 16:41 UTC