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Ireland’s unexpected death rate during the pandemic
On a different note, a recent report revealed some startling facts about Ireland’s mortality rate during the core phase of the pandemic from 2020 to 2022. In contrast to the average 5% increase in death rates observed across OECD countries during the pandemic, Ireland’s death rate was lower than expected. This result is in sharp contrast to global trends and highlights Ireland’s effective response to the pandemic.
Role of vaccination
Chief Medical Officer Breda Smith drew attention to the fact that as many as 96% of Ireland’s population had received the Covid-19 vaccine. This high vaccination rate may have played an important role in keeping mortality rates lower than expected. This is a testament to the potential effectiveness of widespread vaccination in managing the impact of the global pandemic.