Galway COVID-19, local news and discussion

Wompa1 · 29-06-2021 11:17AM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Nope. Seems much more random than that. There’s only a few months in age between my wife and I. I have friends a year or two younger than me who were called earlier than I was. This is the pattern I hear anecdotally from others too.

My twin and myself registered 1 day apart. We got the text notification within an hour of each other and we've both got an appointment on the exact same day at the exact same time.

tobdom · 29-06-2021 11:53AM

Very impressive operation at the Vaccination Centre at the Racecourse. Had the 1st jab there yesterday, really well run.

29-06-2021 12:22PM

Is there any word on what will happen with vaccines in Galway around the time of the races?

GerardKeating · 29-06-2021 04:59PM

Johnny0Toole wrote: »

Is there any word on what will happen with vaccines in Galway around the time of the races?

I assume the same as with Limerick Race Course, it will stop for any race meeting.

29-06-2021 06:01PM

GerardKeating wrote: »

I assume the same as with Limerick Race Course, it will stop for any race meeting.

They only have one off meetings, a week long festival is a much bigger interruption. People getting doses now will also be due their second during race week.

I'm probably looking at it from a selfish point of view as it's around that time I think my age group will be coming up.

zell12 · 29-06-2021 07:04PM

zell12 wrote: »

A new walk-in Covid testing centre will open 29th in the old tourist office Forster Street. Open 1000-1700 seven days

Anyone been in? Was it quick? Spill the goss!

thesandeman · 29-06-2021 07:19PM

New vaccine centre finally opening for West Galway in Clifden.
I'm claiming the credit as I complained four times about the lack of a facility for us.

zell12 · 29-06-2021 07:25PM

Are you running for election soon?

thesandeman · 29-06-2021 08:04PM

zell12 wrote: »

Are you running for election soon?

I'd look good on the posters in fairness.

29-06-2021 08:07PM

zell12 wrote: »

Are you running for election soon?

Covid vaccines for some, miniature Galway flags for others.

amandstu · 29-06-2021 08:08PM

thesandeman wrote: »

New vaccine centre finally opening for West Galway in Clifden.
I'm claiming the credit as I complained four times about the lack of a facility for us.

Where did you see that?

thesandeman · 29-06-2021 11:05PM

amandstu wrote: »

Where did you see that?

They put the cart before the horse so to speak. The signs are up in town and it's being set up in the gym of the community school.
I presume it will be announced on a day or two.

30-06-2021 10:31AM

The setup at the race track seemed to allow for races - the access and the stand used won't necessarily interfere with the racing - it has a separate access and parking and is fenced off from the stables and parade ring.

JoeA3 · 30-06-2021 11:29AM

I have heard from a couple of people that the vaccinations will continue as normal through Race week. I can't imagine they'll stop what they're doing for a race meeting tbh.

I also saw reports earlier in the week that the Race committee hope to allow up to 5K people attend the races each day. Not sure how they'll manage that *and* run the vaccinations operation simultaneously. But the latest government dithering over the re-opening may put the tin hat on any racing attendance anyway.

30-06-2021 11:41AM

What's the dress code for vaccine appointments on Ladies Day?

McGiver · 30-06-2021 02:05PM

tobdom wrote: »

Very impressive operation at the Vaccination Centre at the Racecourse. Had the 1st jab there yesterday, really well run.

I concur. Streamlined.

Ficheall · 30-06-2021 05:18PM

Ugh. Didn't think of the races.. Hope my vaxxes fall either side of that.

Zzippy · 30-06-2021 11:00PM

VanWildcard wrote: »

What's the dress code for vaccine appointments on Ladies Day?

An off-the-shoulder number should do you

bobbyss · 01-07-2021 08:48AM

VanWildcard wrote:

Covid vaccines for some, miniature Galway flags for others.

The centres seem to be well run nationwide. It struck me as to why this aspect of covid has been well run. Who did the thinking behind it and couldn't we do with the same thinking and the same attention to detail in other areas of the pandemic.

zell12 · 01-07-2021 09:39AM

bobbyss wrote: »

The centres seem to be well run nationwide. It struck me as to why this aspect of covid has been well run. Who did the thinking behind it and couldn't we do with the same thinking and the same attention to detail in other areas of the pandemic.

The HSE!

bobbyss · 01-07-2021 10:34AM

zell12 wrote: »

The HSE!

The HSE organize, trained the stewards and run the vaccinations centers?
YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS! (Well it is Wimbledon)

01-07-2021 12:57PM

Zzippy wrote: »

An off-the-shoulder number should do you

Always safe with a nice classic style, nothing too moderna.

wily minx · 01-07-2021 01:51PM

Does anyone know are they doing 2nd jabs fairly promptly at Ballybrit? If you're due your 2nd 4 weeks after your first are the appointments actually 4 weeks or longer?

Gadgetman496 · 01-07-2021 01:57PM

wily minx wrote: »

Does anyone know are they doing 2nd jabs fairly promptly at Ballybrit? If you're due your 2nd 4 weeks after your first are the appointments actually 4 weeks or longer?

I think they are working backwards from those who had their first jab 12 weeks ago & if that is correct it could be a while before someone who had their first 4 weeks ago gets the shout for the 2nd.

For example, my wife got her first jab 8 weeks ago and her 2nd yesterday, I had my first 8 weeks ago but haven't got my 2nd appointment yet.

wily minx · 01-07-2021 03:36PM

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

I think they are working backwards from those who had their first jab 12 weeks ago & if that is correct it could be a while before someone who had their first 4 weeks ago gets the shout for the 2nd.

For example, my wife got her first jab 8 weeks ago and her 2nd yesterday, I had my first 8 weeks ago but haven't got my 2nd appointment yet.

Is that for AstraZeneca? The recommendation is 8 weeks so that would be about right. I had the Moderna vaccine and the gap advised is 4 weeks.

maestroamado · 01-07-2021 03:37PM

VanWildcard wrote: »

What's the dress code for vaccine appointments on Ladies Day?

She had nothing on but a smile...

thesandeman · 01-07-2021 03:57PM

thesandeman wrote: »

They put the cart before the horse so to speak. The signs are up in town and it's being set up in the gym of the community school.
I presume it will be announced on a day or two.

Opening Tuesday.

Gadgetman496 · 01-07-2021 06:20PM

wily minx wrote: »

Is that for AstraZeneca? The recommendation is 8 weeks so that would be about right. I had the Moderna vaccine and the gap advised is 4 weeks.

Yes AstraZeneca.

ArtyC · 01-07-2021 11:27PM

In my haste filling in the email I managed to reschedule my Saturday app, feeling bit silly now and annoyed .
Anyone reschedule? Did a new app come up quickly ?

thesandeman · 02-07-2021 03:14AM

ArtyC wrote: »

In my haste filling in the email I managed to reschedule my Saturday app, feeling bit silly now and annoyed .
Anyone reschedule? Did a new app come up quickly ?

Ring the number on the text and they may be able to reschedule you straight away. A few people around here have been able to change their second vac to the local centre even though it wasn't officially announced.
You will probably have to go through the "Press 1 for this. Press 2 for that" headache though.

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