1,818 Covid cases confirmed as walk-in vaccination clinics to offer first and second doses in the coming days

The walk-in vaccination centres will be providing the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 1,818 cases of Covid-19.

Currently, 244 people are hospitalised with Covid-19, of which, 52 are in ICU.

Over the past seven days, over there has been over 12,348 confirmed cases of the virus.

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, says Ireland is “experiencing a rapid rise in the incidence of the disease" meaning Covid "is now circulating widely in our communities."

“While the vaccine programme continues, we need to allow time for the levels of immunity in the community to increase. The Delta variant spreads through close contact with others. 

"Where possible, please continue to work from home and remember that small group meetups in outdoor or well-ventilated indoor spaces are safer for everyone.

“Follow the public health advice and take the opportunity to be vaccinated with all recommended doses - these are our safeguards against the spread of the virus. 

"The risk of outbreaks in group settings, such as in workplaces or at social gatherings, can be minimised through strong adherence to social distancing, avoiding crowds, mask wearing and good hand hygiene.

“If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, please ensure to self-isolate immediately and get a free test through the HSE as soon as possible," he said.

Walk-in vaccine clinics

The HSE has said it will operate walk-in vaccination clinics over the coming days.

Dose 1 and Dose 2 vaccination clinics will be open to those aged 16 and over, who have not yet been vaccinated or are awaiting their second dose.

The walk-in vaccination centres will be providing the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

If you have not registered for your Covid-19 vaccine, you may register at the walk-in vaccination clinics.

You will need: 

• Personal Public Service (PPS) Number (if you have one) 
• Eircode 
• Mobile number 
• E-mail address 
• Photo ID with proof of date of birth, otherwise you will need to bring your birth certificate 

If you have registered online, you will need to bring photo ID.

People are only eligible to receive a second dose of the same vaccine they previously received.

People attending a Pfizer Dose 2 walk-in clinic must have received their Pfizer Dose 1 at least 21 days prior. People attending a Moderna Dose 2 walk-in clinic must have received their Moderna Dose 1 at least 28 days prior.

You will not be able to receive your second dose if the sufficient time has not passed.

Those vaccinated with Pfizer will not be fully vaccinated until seven days after the second dose. It takes 14 days after getting the second dose of Moderna for a person to be fully vaccinated.

A list of walk-in vaccination centres can be found on the HSE website.