HSE Chief Says There's "Strong Momentum In Covid 19 Vaccination Programme.

Wednesday, 30 June 2021 09:21

Over 4.1 million vaccine doses have been given out so far

The head of the HSE says there's "continued strong momentum" in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Paul Reid's tweeted to say well over 100,000 doses were administered in the first two days this week.

Continued strong momentum on our vaccination programme. Well over 100,000 administered in the first two days this week. Over 4.1M done to date with almost 67% adults had a Dose 1 & 44% a dose 2. #covid19 hospitalisations at 40 & ICU at 16. Every day more protections. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) June 30, 2021

Over 4.1 million vaccine doses have been given out so far, with almost 67 per cent adults having had their first jab, and 44 per cent receiving 2 doses.

318,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines will arrive here today - the biggest delivery so far.

Our vaccination progress is down to many great teams. Spent time today thanking some of these in United Drug, our cold chain & logistics partner & the vaccinators at the #Aviva. 1M KM travelled with 16,000 deliveries of over 4M vaccinnes, ultimately to end in our arms. @HSELive pic.twitter.com/Ju5eyRiB9D
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) June 29, 2021

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