Close contact isolation rules need to be eased, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says there are ‘cautious grounds for optimism’ about severity of Omicron variant
Covid-19 detected in almost half of people tested
Immunologist says focus should be on hospitalisations rather than case numbers
Luke O’Neill says booster helped to ensure he only got ‘mild’ Covid
The virus has ‘stayed in my nose, and it’s like a cold’ thanks to vaccine, says immunology professor
Boosters now to be given after just three months, says Donnelly
Omicron variant now accounts for 11% of cases as 4,688 new infections are confirmed
Belmullet’s relatively low Covid rate is likely due to natural immunity, expert says
Immunologist says high prevalence of virus earlier this year may be behind trend in area
Experts divided on vaccinating children against Covid
Moral quandary raised over jabbing children for virus which, mostly, does not seriously affect them
Niac considers effect of early vaccination of young people with AZ jabs
Immunology professor says Government should not delay reopening indoor dining
Reopening plan is ‘work in progress’ with risk from Indian variant - Luke O’Neill
Immunology professor sees reopening as ‘sensible’ but ‘close eye’ needed on more infectious strain
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