Arranmore Island was one of the first islands yesterday to receive a consignment of Covid-19 vaccines.
Following a request from the HSE, Defence Forces personnel delivered the consignment to the Donegal island, and to the Aran Islands off Galway.
Covid-19 being handled by Defence Forces personnell.
Three shipments of the Moderna vaccine were flown to Arranmore, Inis Mór and Inis Oírr from Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, by two EC-135 helicopters.
The vaccines were handed over to GPs on arrival, to be administered to residents on the islands.
The Defence Forces have said it marks a significant milestone in the roll-out of vaccines across the country, and highlights their support to the health service in the fight against Covid-19.
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