Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Tuesday 27 July
From Department of Health
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From Department of Health
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The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,120* confirmed cases of COVID-19.
As of 8am today, 142 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 27 are in ICU.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said:
"Almost 70% of our adult population is now fully vaccinated and today the vaccination programme has been extended to 12-15 year olds who will also be able to register for an mRNA vaccine.
"Following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, which has been approved by Government, I encourage parents and guardians of those aged 12-15 years of age to register them for a vaccination as soon as the opportunity arises.
"The vaccination programme has received high uptake to date. I strongly urge anyone eligible to register for a vaccine to do so as soon as possible."