Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Dr Holohan said he wrote to NIAC last week, asking for updated advice on the use of the vaccines that are recommended for the over-50s only - the Johnson & Johnson and the AstraZeneca vaccines - and he said he expects to receive this advice in the coming days.
— RTÉ News May 10, 2021 He said at the moment, he is not concluding that Johnson & Johnson cannot be used for the 45-50 age group. He said the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a risk-benefit for many other age groups, including the under-50s, but the advice up to now has been to use it primarily for the over-50s. Dr Holohan said the vaccination of children and teenagers is being considered.
Dr Holohan said that the emphasis for May remains on outdoor activity, meeting up where it is safe to do so and continuing to have measures in place to limit the spread of the virus.Dr Holohan said it will take time for people to feel confident about feeling safe interacting with others, but he advised people who are vaccinated to get out and about and meet others who are vaccinated from up to two other households.
Dr Holohan said the ambition is to get through May and then, if safe, on 7 June to move on to more measures safely for June and then "express ambition" about further easing later in the summer. However, he said large outdoor gatherings of sport or concerts will depend on the numbers who are vaccinated and whether there are any problems with variants of the virus over the coming weeks and months.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
CMOIreland This is coming from the person who ordered a 100day+ level 5 lockdown.
CMOIreland At this point I’m convinced it’s just because it’s less hassle for the hospitals if the partners aren’t there. Can’t think of any other reason
CMOIreland silly question people still dying in hosp alone without families😫
FergalBowers CMOIreland Maternity restrictions are an absolute joke so many women have had to be told bad news whilst being alone with no support.. Its an absolute disgrace end the restrictions now.
CMOIreland What is the situation with vaccinating pregnant women? GP, maternity hospital and HSE covid line don’t seem to know.
CMOIreland _TheNMH can you please advise when full restrictions will be lifted since there is no reason why these are in place bettermaternitycare
CMOIreland Bottom line, the Chief Executive of each hospital should decide whether or not it is safe to allow partners to attend. Same goes for general hospitals. I’m sure that the level of infection inside hospitals has decreased dramatically since restrictions came into force.
CMOIreland I got to spend 1 hour when my son was born and then because of implications I didn't get to see him again till they got our 3 days later.... clowns is these lads are they don't even have a valid answer as to why they make such stupid shit up
CMOIreland It’s more than about time that this was addressed. Expectant parents have been treated badly and carelessly. It’s simply not good enough. maternity ULHospitals saoltagroup RotundaHospital
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