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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has signed the regulation allowing the use of the Pfizer Covid vaccine here in Ireland.
He says he is “delighted” to report that the first installment will arrive here on Saint Stephen’s Day.
While the first jab will be administered four days later, on December 30.
More than 600,000 people have already received their first dose of this vaccine in the UK.
Yesterday, HSE chief Paul Reid said the first tranche of vaccinations should begin on December 30 in nursing homes for residents and staff as part of a three-week program.
This will include hospital staff, and vaccinations will be carried out in key large hospital centers, including Cork University Hospital.
This afternoon, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said that Ireland now has the “fastest growing” Covid-19 incidence rate in the European Union.
Dr. Holohan said: “Unfortunately, none of the indicators of this disease show encouraging signs.”
He added: “This Christmas, the best gift you can give to your loved ones is to strictly comply with public health advice.
Make your Christmas safe, meaningful, and memorable for the right reasons. Stay home, stay safe and be well.
“Limit contact as much as you can and make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and happy Christmas.”
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