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Antigen Testing and Vaccine Bonus Confusion with Dr Ray Walley & Anne Dempsey of Third Age

This weekend will mark the last weekend of severe Covid restrictions ahead of an easing of measur...

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10.14 8 May 2021


Antigen Testing and Vaccine Bonus Confusion with Dr Ray Walley & Anne Dempsey of Third Age


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10.14 8 May 2021


This weekend will mark the last weekend of severe Covid restrictions ahead of an easing of measures on Monday, but is there still some confusion among the population when it comes to antigen testing and could it result in people undertaking activities they shouldn't?

Also, with plans for a vaccine bonus to be introduced from May 10th, it could create more uncertainty and confusion for those in their later years.

Dr Ray Walley Member of the GP Expert Advisory Group on Covid-19 & Anne Dempsey, Communications Manager with Third Age joined Susan to discuss.

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