A little bit of hope!
History was made today as we had the first Irish person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. 79 year old grandmother of 10, Annie Lynch from the Liberties in Dublin was the first Irish person to receive this jab at 1-20pm in St James' Hospital, Dublin. See more here. And here.
But, now the big question will be, when will the rest of the population be vaccinated?
Professor Brian MacCraith of the vaccine taskforce spoke to Morning Ireland. He said, "It'll be down to the manufacturing success of the companies, the delivery schedules".
Dr MacCraith added, "But certainly if all things come to pass, one would be looking at that (August)".
Here is a rundown for when you can be expected to receive the vaccine, depending on your age group.
The first four groups that are prioritised in the plan are:
Once Ireland's most vulnerable and healthcare workers are vaccinated, the plan is to adminster the jab to the more general public. Older people will again be prioritised.
Once they are all vaccinated, the vaccine will be administered to the following:
More information on the Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan in Ireland here.
