Covid-19 Evening Update

Here's a roundup of today's Covid headlines

Over 100,000 vaccines have been administered in the City.

The HSE says the centres at City Hall and Páirc Uí Chaoimh hit the milestone this week. 

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The Chief Medical Officer has denied there's resistance against the use of antigen testing for international travel. 

Politicians want Dr Tony Holohan to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to explain why PCR testing for international travel is being insisted upon. 

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The HSE has confirmed that community pharmacists will start administering the Johnson and Johnson covid-19 vaccine next week.

The single shot jabs will be given to people in the over 50 to complete the vaccination of that age cohort.

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People in their 30s are set to be able to register for a Covid-19 vaccine next week, according to a NPHET member. 

The HSE says it expects registration for 30 to 39 year olds to open online shortly.