HSE chief confirms vaccine delays for over-70s

"We do know that a high level of immunity once the first vaccine takes place but ultimately the complete immunity takes place after the second vaccine," Paul Reid said. Picture: Leon Farrel / Photocall Ireland

The over-70s will not be fully vaccinated until the middle of May, according to the Chief Executive of the HSE.

The state's vaccine plan has had to be revised amid issues over supply and advice from the Chief Medical Officer that the AstraZeneca vaccine should not be used in the over-70s because of lack of proof of its efficacy.