Each day, from an Irish perspective at least, seems to bring an advance that strengthens our response to the enduring, life-shaping pandemic. Yesterday’s announcement that pregnant women will get faster access to vaccination is one such small but significant advance. The decision was one of a series approved by the Cabinet yesterday after advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. It was made after seven cases of Covid-related placentitis were reported in Ireland, six of which led to a stillbirth.

Source: Irish Examiner April 28, 2021 06:33 UTC