69 percent have had a first dose.
Over half of the adult population have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
HSE CEO Paul Reid announced on Twitter the landmark has been reached this morning, while 69 percent have had a first dose.
There are now over 50% of the adult population fully vaccinated, with 69% had their Dose 1. A total of 4.42M vaccines administered to date with 245,000 completed last week. We're working hard to protect as many people as quickly as possible. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) July 6, 2021
Under-35s will continue to receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in pharmacies today, and 34-year-olds can sign up for an MRNA jab on Friday.
Professor Brian MacCraith, the chair of the vaccination taskforce, says today is an important day
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— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) July 6, 2021
Update to registration for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
Registration for the 30-34 age group for an mRNA vaccine will now open tomorrow, Wednesday July 07.
Appointments will follow in a matter of days with the first vaccinations for this group next week. pic.twitter.com/fVk8j0yIYy
The HSE's online portal will open for 34-year-olds to register for a Covid-19 tomorrow.
The application process will continue with 33 year olds on Thursday, down to 30-year-olds on Sunday.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says appointments will be given out within days of registering. :