Covid: Two further cases of new variant found in Ireland
Extra-transmissible strains of Omicron variant gain foothold in Europe and US
Q&A: Why is Covid back in the news?
There is no indication new variants are any more severe than previous Omicron lineages
Ireland to respect mask policies of international airlines flying here
Republic and EU states request own airline passengers wear masks on board aircraft
Number of unexplained hepatitis cases in children continues to grow – ECDC
Investigations ongoing into cases in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Netherlands and Spain
Too early for second Covid-19 booster for general population, say European agencies
Another 7,005 Covid cases reported in State as Niac approves extra booster for over-65s
Irish airports among Europe’s worst hit last year
Government travel ban leaves passenger numbers trailing
Travel in 2022: ‘Prices will be on the side of the punter’
From short-haul trips to epic adventures, this could be the year for your dream holiday
Close contact isolation rules need to be eased, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says there are ‘cautious grounds for optimism’ about severity of Omicron variant
Coronavirus: High-grade masks may be better for those at risk, says Nphet
Public health team stops short of advising respirator or medical masks instead of cloth variety
Omicron disruption of healthcare, pharmacies and legal services worsens
Tentative optimism as to variant’s limited capacity to harm as situation stays serious
Hospitality industry to be warned to improve compliance with Covid-19 rules
Almost a third of pubs and restaurants inspected by HSE found not to be fully compliant
Coronavirus: 3,161 new cases reported as number in hospital nears 500
Martin: Other respiratory viruses leading to more hospital admissions for children than Covid
Donnelly says antigen tests may be used in schools before Christmas as 3,428 new cases reported
Minister for Health would like ‘urgent and rapid sanctions’ for non-compliant hospitality
Coronavirus booster shots not necessarily the answer
Expert opinion unsure if ‘a three-dose schedule will improve responses, or durability’
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