Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the HSE, said it will be a “bumpy journey” in the coming weeks in terms of the Delta variant. On Twitter this morning, Mr Reid said 77pc of the eligible populations is now partially vaccinated, and almost 64 pc are fully vaccinated. He also said positive Covid tests in communities reduced yesterday from 8.4 pc to 6.7 pc. He said: “A bumpy journey for the next few weeks in terms of #Delta. A white knucle (sic) ride of vaccines versus Delta but let's get there.”A bumpy journey for the next few weeks in terms of #Delta.

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2021 09:56 UTC