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CMO Says Covid-19 Cases Among Children May Increase As Restrictions Ease

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23% of 5-11 year olds registered for vaccine

The Chief Medical Officer says Covid-19 cases among children could increase as restrictions ease. 

Dr. Tony Holohan says this has happened in other countries recently, as they dealt with the Omicron variant.

Latest figures reveal 23% of 5-11 year olds are registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.

Newbridge GP Brendan O'Shea is encouraging more parents to sign their children up:

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