Number Of People In Hospital With Covid "Very Worrying," According To The HSE

Thursday, 14 July 2022 15:16

By Caoimhe Harney

A third of Covid patients in hospital have never received a vaccine.

A third of Covid patients in hospital today have never received a vaccine.

The HSE is encourgaing people who haven't taken up vaccine yet to do so.

Punchestown vaccination centre is operating walk in clinics over the next few days, or people can schedule appointment on the HSE's website.

There are 981 people with the virus in hospitals today, 43 of whom are in ICU.

The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 is very worrying, according to the HSE.

The HSE's chief clinical officer, Colm Henry said the number of patients in hospital during July is a concern:

Punchestown Vaccination Centre

Friday 15th July

12+ years and older (dose 1,2 and booster) 11:00am-7pm - Self schedule/Walk in.

Saturday 16th July

5-11 year olds (dose 1 and 2) 10am-12.15pm - Self schedule/Walk in.

12+ years and older (dose 1,2 and booster) 1.30pm – 5pm Self schedule/Walk In.

Details on how to book a Covid-19 vaccine can be found here.

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