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Health Minister doesn't think vaccination target is needed before restrictions ease

Aug 27, 2021 14:15 By News Northern Sound
Health Minister doesn't think vaccination target is needed before restrictions ease
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The Chief Medical Officer has recommended at least 90 per cent of over 16 year olds be fully vaccinated before restrictions are completely lifted.

The Health Minister says he doesn't think a particular percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated before restrictions are eased fully.

The Chief Medical Officer has recommended at least 90 per cent of over 16 year olds be fully vaccinated before restrictions are completely lifted.

The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 is meeting today to finalise the Government's new roadmap.

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Speaking on his way into the meeting, Minister Stephen Donnelly said he doesn't think a target is necessary.

A local People Before Profit rep says the chance to attend outdoor gigs should be an incentive for young people to get vaccinated.

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It's after Dr Tony Holohan said earlier this week that he didn't have an issue with Electric Picnic going ahead for vaccinated people.

Monaghan PBP representative Donna Coffey says the Irish government should look at how Feile an Phobail ran in Belfast, where everyone had to either be vaccinated or have a negative test.

Donna said similar measures here could encourage more people to get the jab and get the industry restarted.

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