Taoiseach acknowledges 'extreme demands' on health service as Covid numbers rise

The video discusses the impact of rising COVID-19 cases on hospitals, highlighting the pressure caused by isolation protocols. It emphasizes the importance of wearing masks in public spaces and large gatherings. The speaker notes the emergence of more transmissible COVID-19 variants and the potential waning of vaccine effectiveness, but reassures that vaccines still prevent serious illness effectively.

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What is the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing serious illness from COVID-19?