Sacrifice and redemption were always the themes of Easter, giving everything for something better to emerge. From the bleakness of Good Friday’s cross to Easter Sunday’s Alleluia, a journey from despair to salvation through suffering was complete. But as we go into this holiday weekend, Nphet – the State’s public health team – has warned coronavirus cases could rise to 2,000 a day within four weeks. According to health experts, vaccines will reduce hospitalisations more quickly than they will bring down the number of infections and cases. No other factor really comes close.” A 65-year-old has 70 times the risk of death of someone under 30.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2021 01:30 UTC