The Department of Health have announced 1,706 new cases of Covid-19 today.
There are 347 people in hospital with the virus, an increase of 23 on yesterday. 61 of these are being treated in intensive care.
Meanwhile, over 20 walk-in vaccine centres are continuing today, with 12-15 year olds now allowed to avail of a vaccine at the clinics.
The vaccination programme has been a great success by winning hearts & minds of the public to give us all wider protection. Walk in centres continue today for anyone aged 12 or over. Vaccination gives you higher protection. If not vaccinated you're at much higher risk. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) August 29, 2021
