CEO of the HSE Paul Reid said the aim was to have 2.5 million people vaccinated by the end of July. Photo: Frank McGrathAlmost one in five adults are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the most up-to- date figures reveal. It comes as 374 more cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday, with 99 people in hospital, 35 of whom were in ICU. "Our programme continues on for the rest of this quarter through June and into July. Mr Reid pointed out on RTÉ’s This Week radio programme that in relation to the vaccination of children, Pfizer was the approved licensed vaccine for minors.

Source: Irish Independent May 31, 2021 01:30 UTC