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More than 50,000 over 60s register for Covid vaccine

Apr 16, 2021 16:52 By News Northern Sound
More than 50,000 over 60s register for Covid vaccine
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The rollout of the vaccine is continuing across the country.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says it's hugely encouraging to see so many people now so close to their first Covid vaccine dose.

More than 50,000 people over 60 have signed up for a vaccine since an online portal went live yesterday.

68 year olds can sign up today.

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Meanwhile, Age Action Ireland says the relief among people who've received the Covid-19 vaccine is "palpable".

It comes as the HSE reports that over 20 percent of people who can receive the vaccine have been administered their first jab.

Head of Communications at Age Action, Celine Clarke says some older people feel safer since receiving the vaccine:

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