Regina House in Kilrush was the first nursing home in Clare to see residents and staff vaccinated this morning.
It’s being offered to 22 residents and 49 staff there today.
87-year-old Sheila Robertson was the first resident to get the jab this morning and she says she’s grateful.
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The vaccine is scheduled to be administered to residents and staff at Ennistymon Community Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ennis and Raheen Hospital, Tuamgraney, on the week starting January 18th.
Residents and staff in Clare’s privately-run nursing homes will also be offered the vaccine in the coming weeks.
