Uptake of Covid boosters falling despite predictions of autumn surge in infections

The HSE reports that there has been an uptake rate of 77% of the second Covid-19 booster shot, down from the 97% uptake of the first round of boosters. Stock picture: PA 

The public’s appetite for Covid-19 boosters has fallen, with a 77% uptake for the second round compared to almost 97% for the first round, despite predictions of an autumn surge in infections.

The HSE has blamed the drop-off on public perception that the virus now poses less of a risk to health, as well as the impact of the summer holidays.