Almost 9,000 people receive first jab at walk-in centres over the weekend

Almost 9,000 people received a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at walk-in centres over the weekend.

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid says two thirds of those who showed up hadn’t previously registered for a vaccine.

The first vaccines for those aged 12 to 15 are expected to be administered this weekend, with the portal opening on Thursday.

Immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill says attention needs to turn to booster shots next:

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