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# covid-vaccine - Tuesday 6 September, 2022

China approves world's first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine

Sep 6th 2022, 12:48 PM 10,082 Views 6 Comments

Scientists in several countries including Cuba, Canada and the United States are also trialling inhalable Covid-19 vaccines.

# covid-vaccine - Wednesday 16 March, 2022

Breakthrough on Covid vaccine intellectual rights reached by EU, US, India and South Africa

# Vaccine Equity

Breakthrough on Covid vaccine intellectual rights reached by EU, US, India and South Africa

Mar 16th 2022, 10:30 PM 17,173 Views 3 Comments

The EU has climbed down on its position in order to help get the whole world equal access to vaccines.

# covid-vaccine - Friday 18 February, 2022

# Factcheck

FactCheck: A claim that Covid -19 vaccines don’t stop transmission of the virus is misleading

Feb 18th 2022, 5:43 PM 7,761 Views 0 Comments

A now suspended account on Twitter made the claim, but does it have any truth to it?

# covid-vaccine - Monday 14 February, 2022

Sweden recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for over-80s

# Fourth Dose

Sweden recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for over-80s

Feb 14th 2022, 2:09 PM 13,280 Views 20 Comments

The country’s health agency said the jab should be taken four months after the previous dose, at the earliest.

# covid-vaccine - Friday 3 December, 2021

Italian man tries to dodge Covid vaccine with fake arm

# Ouch

Italian man tries to dodge Covid vaccine with fake arm

Dec 3rd 2021, 1:09 PM 98,977 Views 35 Comments

Vaccinators were (unsurprisingly) not fooled by the silicone arm.

# covid-vaccine - Thursday 2 December, 2021

Scientists may have identified trigger behind rare AstraZeneca-linked blood clots

# Covid Vaccine

Scientists may have identified trigger behind rare AstraZeneca-linked blood clots

Updated Dec 2nd 2021, 9:16 AM 44,255 Views 22 Comments

Additionally, the UK has approved a Covid drug treatment that makers say works against Omicron.

# covid-vaccine - Tuesday 30 November, 2021

Greece to make Covid jabs compulsory for over 60s from mid-January

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Greece to make Covid jabs compulsory for over 60s from mid-January

Nov 30th 2021, 12:51 PM 16,959 Views 129 Comments

Those who don’t comply will face a monthly fine of €100.

# covid-vaccine - Wednesday 17 November, 2021

Pharma giant Novavax files for EU approval for Covid vaccine, decision expected 'within weeks'

# Nuvaxovid

Pharma giant Novavax files for EU approval for Covid vaccine, decision expected 'within weeks'

Nov 17th 2021, 3:55 PM 19,978 Views 48 Comments

If approved, it would be the fifth Covid jab authorised for use within the EU.

# covid-vaccine - Saturday 31 July, 2021

Youth Council urges employers not to create barriers for workers who want to get vaccinated

# The Vaccines

Youth Council urges employers not to create barriers for workers who want to get vaccinated

Jul 31st 2021, 7:30 AM 11,261 Views 7 Comments

Workers have reported facing some obstacles in attending appointments during their work shift.

# covid-vaccine - Thursday 22 July, 2021

Retail workers being docked pay or have to 'pay back' time to attend Covid-19 vaccine appointments

# FRONTLINE WORKERS

Retail workers being docked pay or have to 'pay back' time to attend Covid-19 vaccine appointments

Jul 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM 78,363 Views 81 Comments

One 28-year-old retail worker told The Journal: "We are told our wages are docked for the time we are gone for the vaccine until the time we are back."
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that it's 'in everyone's interest' for retail staff to get vaccinated, and urged employers to be more flexible.
Vaccines being offered to younger cohorts during the busy summer season may result in 'less-than-accommodating' work environments.

# covid-vaccine - Thursday 10 June, 2021

Taoiseach says one million people could be fully vaccinated by the end of today

# Vaccine Rollout

Taoiseach says one million people could be fully vaccinated by the end of today

Jun 10th 2021, 12:55 PM 15,976 Views 36 Comments

The vaccine portal will soon open for those in their 30s.

# covid-vaccine - Tuesday 25 May, 2021

Moderna trial shows Covid vaccine 'highly effective' in adolescents

# Mrna

Moderna trial shows Covid vaccine 'highly effective' in adolescents

May 25th 2021, 2:32 PM 16,628 Views 66 Comments

The Moderna study enrolled 3,732 teens aged 12 to 17, and found there were no cases of symptomatic Covid-19 in those who had the vaccine.

# covid-vaccine - Thursday 15 April, 2021

Fully vaccinated people are to be exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine

# Mhq

Fully vaccinated people are to be exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine

Apr 15th 2021, 8:02 PM 79,370 Views 114 Comments

The Minister for Health made the announcement this evening.

# covid-vaccine - Tuesday 30 March, 2021

VHI CEO steps aside pending investigation into him receiving Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital

# Covid Vaccine

VHI CEO steps aside pending investigation into him receiving Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital

Mar 30th 2021, 7:41 PM 32,780 Views 0 Comments

A statement from VHI said that its CEO John O’Dwyer had received treatment for cancer at the Beacon Hospital.

# covid-vaccine - Friday 29 January, 2021

Amid a deepening row, the [heavily redacted] EU-AstraZeneca contract has been published

# Oxford Vaccine

Amid a deepening row, the [heavily redacted] EU-AstraZeneca contract has been published

Jan 29th 2021, 12:11 PM 47,654 Views 78 Comments

There are numerous references to AstraZeneca making its 'Best Reasonable Efforts' to deliver the vaccine amounts promised.
There is no reference to the UK factories being used only for the British market; but this could be in the UK contract with AstraZeneca.
The head of Ireland's vaccine taskforce said it's possible that the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine could be administered by GPs if the AstraZeneca delivery is delayed.

# covid-vaccine - Tuesday 26 January, 2021

European Medicines Agency head hopes for decision on Astrazeneca vaccine approval 'by end of this week'

# Emer Cooke

European Medicines Agency head hopes for decision on Astrazeneca vaccine approval 'by end of this week'

Jan 26th 2021, 4:50 PM 13,247 Views 19 Comments

Despite the supply issues, a European approval for the Astrazeneca vaccine this Friday will pave the way for its rollout in Ireland.

# covid-vaccine - Saturday 16 January, 2021

Norway adjusts advice for Covid-19 vaccine after 23 deaths in elderly, frail people

# Covid Vaccine

Norway adjusts advice for Covid-19 vaccine after 23 deaths in elderly, frail people

Jan 16th 2021, 10:21 AM 125,661 Views 0 Comments

Common vaccine side effects, such as a fever, nausea and diarrhoea, may have contributed to the deaths, a health regulator said.

# covid-vaccine - Thursday 14 January, 2021

Opinion: Covid-19 vaccine rollout may present future challenges for employers

# Covid Vaccine

Opinion: Covid-19 vaccine rollout may present future challenges for employers

Jan 14th 2021, 7:00 AM 83,675 Views 59 Comments

As vaccinations continue, employers need to consider the rights of employees when looking at the health of their teams and any return to the workplace writes Jason O’Sullivan.