Public urged to attend booster appointments amid concern about no-shows

The Government is placing faith in a successful booster campaign, as the fragile health system tries to cope with a dangerous surge in Covid-19 cases. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The HSE has urged people to come forward for booster vaccines when called, amid concerns about high no-show rates.

At a briefing on Thursday afternoon, health officials said they were seeing 50% no-show rates in some areas.