More than 30% of the country has now received first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccination centre at the Helix at Dublin City University (DCU). Picture: Julien Behal

More than 30% of the population aged 16 or over have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to the latest figures.

In total, 1,621,870 jabs had been administered in the country as of Monday, May 3.