The State’s one millionth vaccine dose is to be administered today according to HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid.
Mr Reid added that 8% of the population has now been fully vaccinated with nearly 19% receiving their first dose.
Adding that the future is now brighter, Mr Reid stated that 98% of the vaccines delivered to the State this week were also administered within the same week.
The latest figures from the HSE also reveal a drop in Covid-19 cases at hospitals which now stands at 220 with 54 people receiving treatment in ICU.