Covid’s grip on Ireland: virus rises and falls

Vaccination programme is working, yet infections are spiking in counties with the highest uptake

The county with the lowest incidence rate of new Covid-19 infections, Monaghan, has the lowest uptake of the vaccine, with nearly a fifth of the eligible population over 12 unvaccinated.

Conversely, Waterford, which has the highest uptake of vaccines in the State, currently has the highest incidence rate of new infections over the past fortnight.

Covid in ireland: A snapshot from October 22-November 4, 2021

Covid in ireland: A snapshot from October 22-November 4, 2021