All adults could be vaccinated by end of August - HSE chief

HSE CEO Paul Reid: Said over 200,000 one-shot Janssen vaccines are available in July, with more expected in August. Picture: Sam Boal

Ireland could have its entire adult population vaccinated by the end of August, according to the CEO of the HSE.

That is due to a revamped vaccination plan, including one million additional doses sourced from Romania and the potential for further doses from other EU and non-EU partners.