The HSE has confirmed that vaccinations of those people considered high risk because of serious illness will start in the middle of this week. It comes as the Department of Health confirm three further deaths from Covid and 525 new cases. Dr Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE join Jonathan on the show to explain the details of this vaccine rollout.

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