Fewer than 11% of people in each Kerry LEA received third Covid vaccine

Fewer than 11% of eligible people in each Kerry local electoral area (LEA), had received their third Covid vaccine by the end of March

That’s according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office.

The report found that the primary course of vaccine in 5 to 11 year olds ranged from 25% in Corca Dhuibhne to a 17% uptake in the Kenmare LEA.

Booster 2 rates in those aged 12 and over ranged from a low of 21% in the Killarney LEA to 28% in Listowel.

Meanwhile, booster 3 vaccine rates, varied from a 7% low in Killarney to a high of 11% in the Kenmare LEA.