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Canadian flags are being flown during demonstrations against Covid vaccines in cities around the world.
Several hundred protesters have pitched tents and are refusing to leave.
Covid vaccines are compulsory at businesses that employ more than 100 people, and for health workers at centres getting federal funding.
The Minister for Health made the announcement today.
New research by the ECDC and the WHO says that nearly 500,000 people across Europe are alive thanks to Covid vaccines.
It’s recommended that people get a booster dose at least six months after the initial course of vaccination.
The Covax programme aims to supply poorer countries with vaccines from wealthy nations.
The disorder is a nerve inflammation that may cause temporary paralysis and difficulty breathing.
“It is definitely causing colleagues to not attend their appointments,” one Dublin-based retail worker said.
Just 56% of the 18-29 age group have come forward for a jab.
India and South Africa came forward with the original idea to waive intellectual property on Covid-19 vaccines.
Fifteen cases of blood clots were uncovered among nearly eight million vaccinations.
The consideration is being made amid a serious disruption to Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
In further encouraging news, one dose of either vaccine resulted in 80% protection against infection.
The EU has announced new vaccine export powers amid a contract row with AstraZeneca.
In an address to the nation last night, Biden said Americans may have a “truly special” independence day this year.
The nursing home vaccine roll out is now almost complete, as the next phase is set to begin on Monday.
Despite the supply issues, a European approval for the Astrazeneca vaccine this Friday will pave the way for its rollout in Ireland.
121,900 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Ireland to date.
Professor Brian MacCraith, chairperson of the task force, said the EU is currently considering a scheme across all member states.