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Over Half The Adult Population Has Been Fully Vaccinated Against Covid 19.

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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.

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

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. :

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