562 cases confirmed as HSE chief says adult population could be vaccinated by end of August

Mr Reid added that the HSE is considering further revamp to the vaccine strategy but said that extending vaccination to teenagers is not currently under consideration. Picture: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

562 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this afternoon by Department of Health officials. 

48 patients are receiving treatment for Covid-19 in hospital, an increase of six from yesterday.