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Walk-In Covid-19 Vacination Centres Open Again This Weekend

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Punchestown walk-in clinic will open tomorrow, Saturday & Sunday

The head of the HSE says officials feel there's still more "potential" to vaccinate people through walk-in centres.

Over 30,000 people attended last weekend's walk in clinics.

In Co. Kildare, the walk-in centre is located at Punchestown racecourse, location details can be found here.

A walk-in clinic will be open, tomorrow Saturday 7th August 9.30am - 12.30pm & Sunday, 8th August from 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid hopes there will be strong uptake again this weekend:

Mr. Reid added that adults should be fully vaccinated by the end of this month.

The latest figures show 89% of adults have received at least one vaccine dose.

While 76% are fully protected.

Over 6 million doses have been administered across the country.

 

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