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200,000 People Could Be Vaccinated Early.

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Phenomenal response to accelerated programme

200,000 people are set to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 up to two months early, according to a government minister.

It is due to the accelerated programme, which allows 18 to 34 year olds to get a Johnson and Johnson jab in a pharmacy from Monday.

The HSE says there's been a 'phenomenal response' since the announcement was made yesterday.

Minister of State for Public Procurement, Ossian Smyth, says it will speed up the rollout a lot.

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