Covid 19 Hospitalisation Numbers Fall Again

Saturday, 8 January 2022 12:32

By Ross Lindsay

Vaccination registration now open for 5 to 11 year olds

The number of people being treated in Irish hospitals for Covid 19 has fallen for the second day in a row.

This morning 917 people were being treated for the disease across the country's health system - a drop of 24 since Thursday.

84 people are currently being treated in ICU, the lowest level since November.

Online registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all children aged five to eleven is now open.

Parents and guardians can register their children through the HSE's website.

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is encouraging parents to engage with the trusted medical advice from the health service, before making their decision.

Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of Public Health at the National Immunisation Office, says five to eleven year olds will be given a child's dose of the Pfizer vaccine

I encourage all parents and guardians to engage with the trusted health advice available on the HSE website, and with your own family clinician if you have any concerns about bringing your child for this vaccine.
— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) January 7, 2022

More from National News

Kildare Ministers Martin Heydon And James Lawless Declare Rental Income In 2025

Fianna Fáil's Kildare South TD, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, declared ownership of a house in Fennor
IFA Plan Large Protest This Saturday In Newbridge

Over 800 farmers are expected to stage a protest outside Minister of Agriculture Martin Heydon's Constituency Office
Gardaí Say 'Current' Phase Of Searches Linked To Missing Deirdre Jacob And Jo Jo Dullard Have Ended

Gardaí have confirmed that while active searching at the location has paused, a further technical and forensic assessment of the site is continuing
Former US Soldier, Michael Kelley, Charged In Connection With Death Of Kerry Man Michael Gaine

The 56-year-old farmer was reported missing last March - human tissue found on his farm nearly two months later was confirmed to be his
Father Punched In Head And Child Pushed To Ground During Newbridge Assault

During the altercation, the child was pushed to the ground.
Education Officials Insist Damning Celbridge Primary School Findings Require "Peer Review"

Audio

Two independent reports completed last year and seen by Kfm News warned the school’s long-standing modular building shows widespread deterioration, including structural issues and fire safety concerns.
€20k–€30k Bill Raises Doubts Around Introducing A Video Archive Of Kildare Council Meetings

Councillor Claire O’Rourke has called for the council to create a webcast library of meetings on its website, arguing it would strengthen transparency and allow people who cannot watch live - including workers and carers - to follow key decisions.
Gardaí Target Nigerian-Based Crime Gang In Series Of Raids, Including Kildare

The gang has previously been described by Interpol as a key player in cyber-enabled financial fraud and various online scams.