70% of Irish population to be fully vaccinated by end of July

70% of Irish population to be fully vaccinated by end of July

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The video discusses the progress of an Irish company in developing world-class research and manufacturing facilities for vaccines and advanced therapeutics. It highlights the company's role in the global effort to supply COVID-19 vaccines and the challenges faced in achieving vaccination targets. The importance of high vaccine uptake across all age groups is emphasized, with Ireland's high participation rates serving as a model for other countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant step has the company, originally a spinoff from UCD, taken in the field of vaccines?

They have developed a new type of vaccine.

They have moved into manufacturing vaccines.

They have stopped vaccine research.

They have partnered with a foreign company.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major challenges mentioned in the vaccination process?

High cost of vaccines.

Insufficient supply of vaccines.

Difficulty in storing vaccines.

Lack of public interest in vaccines.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were hoped to be fully vaccinated by the end of the day?

1 million

3 million

500,000

2 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the vaccination participation rate in Ireland compared to Europe?

About the same as most European countries.

Lower than most European countries.

Higher than most European countries.

Not mentioned in the transcript.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for younger age groups to participate in the vaccination program?

To ensure they can travel abroad.

To maintain high levels of societal immunity.

To reduce the cost of healthcare.

To increase the production of vaccines.