HSE confirms more than 15,000 people have so far received Covid-19 vaccine

Based on the current vaccine supply, the HSE expects to vaccinate 135,000 people from these sectors by the end of February. File Picture: PA

The HSE has said more than 15,000 people have been given the Covid-19 vaccine here so far and denied any perceived delays in the roll-out are linked to staffing issues.

In the first of what will be weekly updates, HSE chief executive Paul Reid said 15,314 first doses have already been given across nursing homes and hospitals. The target for week’s end is 35,000.