A former Government minister has called for the widening of the Covid jab intervals. Richard Bruton said it would allow a first vaccine to be given to more people, allowing for 80pc protection. NIAC, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, is studying the intervals question, the Health Minister said. “The number of cases, since the peak is down 90 per cent. Hospitalisations are down by over 75 per cent, and ICU admissions are down over 50 per cent.

Source: Irish Independent March 11, 2021 15:33 UTC