Covid infection rates could drop in weeks after vaccinations 

While it is hard to say exactly when the vaccinations will have an impact, data from countries such as Israel indicates the short-term impact is encouraging, experts have said. Picture: Domnick Walsh

Covid-19 rates among healthcare workers could drop within weeks of them receiving the two-dose vaccines, according to the chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

This comes as the HSE said yesterday there are now more than 7,000 staff absent for reasons related to Covid-19.