The HSE says it is "encouraged" by the number of nursing home staff getting vaccinated, according to a senior official.
However up to 15 per cent of staff in some nursing homes may have refused a Covid-19 vaccine. Yesterday, HSE CEO Paul Reid said staff in the facilities refusing the vaccine is "inexcusable".
But Dr Lucy Jessop, the director of the HSE’s National Immunisation Office, says staff may have turned down the vaccine for a variety of reasons.
Wicklow Parents Warned Over Baby Sleep Pillows
Public health experts says pillows, cushions and similar products should not be in a cot as they could suffocate your baby or cause baby to overheat.
Bray Retains 'Clean' Status Despite Slide in National Litter Rankings
Bray’s overall position remains stable in terms of cleanliness, but its previous top-of-table performance is now some distance away
Wicklow Power Past Tipperary To Reach Third Straight Tailteann Cup Quarter-Final
Garden men make light of the Aughrim mist to reach another Tailteann last eight duel
Man Withdraws Appeal Against Severity Of Sentence After Threatening To Kill Simon Harris And Family
Offender issued a letter of apology to Harris. A 50-year-old man expressed remorse in court and wished he had never sent the message to the former Taoiseach
Taylor Made For Ultimate Farewell - Katie Takes In Croker Before Big Announcement
Wicklow and Ireland will stand to acclaim the legendary Bray Bomber Katie Taylor in her farewell date in September in her dream setting of Croke Park
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