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80% Of Ireland's Adults Will Be Fully Vaccinated By Sunday Night.

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90% have already received a first dose.

80 per cent of Ireland’s adult population will be fully vaccinated by the weekend.

While 90 per cent will have received at least one dose.

HSE CEO Paul Reid says the rollout is now in its "final leg", and says the vaccines offer strong protection from Covid

While 42,000 12 to 15 year olds have registered for a vaccine.

The portal opened for the cohort yesterday evening.

89 per cent of people aged over 16 have had at least one dose.

This parent says he and his 13 year old daughter have discussed the prospect of getting vaccinated

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