MINISTER FOR HEALTH Stephen Donnelly has received his first Covid-19 vaccine dose today.
Donnelly shared a video outside the Shoreline Centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow, after receiving his first jab.
“Very very excited about that, the nurse said I was very brave – no lollipops though,” he said.
I’ve just had my first #COVID19Vaccine at the centre in Greystones. Thanks so much to everyone involved, I feel privileged. Special thanks to nurse Fiona who made it such a brilliant experience 👏 pic.twitter.com/9GCu9gD9bh
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) June 5, 2021
Donnelly said there was “a real community effort” at the vaccination centre with clinicians, HSE staff and volunteers pitching in.
“I hope everyone has a fantastic bank holiday weekend, mind each other, keep each other safe,” he said.
The vaccine registration portal opened for people aged 40-44 this week, with those aged 41 being invited to register today.
Today we’re inviting people aged 41 to register for their #COVIDVaccine. The quickest and easiest way to register is online. You'll need:
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) June 5, 2021
✔️PPSN
✔️Eircode
✔️Mobile number
✔️Email address
Register: https://t.co/nTNxEKexNZ #ForUsAll pic.twitter.com/riigTUrXoF
According to the latest HSE figures, over 53% of the adult population have received one dose and 25% are fully vaccinated.
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