Early signs that vaccines are driving down Ireland's Covid infection rates

Prof Philip Nolan, the chair of Nphet's Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, welcomed the 'sharp decrease' in infection rates from early January to now. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins

There are early signs the vaccination programme is reducing infection rates among nursing home residents and healthcare workers, a Nphet briefing heard last night.

Comparing infection rates in nursing homes now to those recorded in early January, Professor Philip Nolan said there has been a “sharp” change.