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#omicron

# omicron - Yesterday’s News

WHO Special Envoy anticipates Covid-19 will become milder, but warns against reopening quickly
# David Nabarro
# David Nabarro

WHO Special Envoy anticipates Covid-19 will become milder, but warns against reopening quickly

Mon 1:42 PM 26,838 Views 31 Comments

Nabarro said that while countries should hope for the best, they should expect difficulties to arrive.

Unvaccinated people to be excluded from venues under new French Covid law
# Vaccine Pass
# Vaccine Pass

Unvaccinated people to be excluded from venues under new French Covid law

Mon 9:42 AM 27,475 Views 100 Comments

French President Emmanuel Macron had hoped to pass the bill through the National Assembly sooner but was slowed due to opposition.

# omicron - Sunday 16 January, 2022

Beijing reports first local Omicron case ahead of Winter Olympics
# Olympic Games
# Olympic Games

Beijing reports first local Omicron case ahead of Winter Olympics

Sun 1:55 PM 13,642 Views 21 Comments

The infection comes less than three weeks before the Winter Olympic Games’ opening ceremony on 4 February.

# omicron - Friday 14 January, 2022

Govt to review 8pm closing time as Taoiseach hopes NPHET advice will allow easing of restrictions
# Lifting Restrictions
# Lifting Restrictions

Govt to review 8pm closing time as Taoiseach hopes NPHET advice will allow easing of restrictions

Fri 1:45 PM 36,065 Views 62 Comments

Micheál Martin says case numbers are levelling off.

# omicron - Thursday 13 January, 2022

HSE boss Reid says 'stable' ICU numbers are encouraging for hospital system
# Omicron Wave
# Omicron Wave

HSE boss Reid says 'stable' ICU numbers are encouraging for hospital system

Thu 3:46 PM 13,369 Views 18 Comments

Paul Reid said the Omicron variant is still having a significant impact on the health service.

# omicron - Tuesday 11 January, 2022

Changes to HGV driving and resting time brought in due to driver shortages
# Covid Absences
# Covid Absences

Changes to HGV driving and resting time brought in due to driver shortages

Jan 11th 2022, 7:58 PM 40,602 Views 47 Comments

The derogation will see the maximum hours for HGV drivers increased to 112 hours in a two week period.

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

Updated Jan 11th 2022, 11:12 AM 23,857 Views 19 Comments

In England, people who test positive on an antigen test will no longer need to take a PCR test to confirm their result.

EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives
# Ce Mark
# Ce Mark

EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives

Jan 11th 2022, 6:00 AM 19,839 Views 16 Comments

Irish retailers have taken the at-home Covid-19 test kits off the shelves.

# omicron - Saturday 8 January, 2022

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
# The Fix
# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Jan 8th 2022, 8:00 PM 22,470 Views 4 Comments

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

Children aged 5-11 can get the Covid-19 vaccine from today
# Vaccine Rollout
# Vaccine Rollout

Children aged 5-11 can get the Covid-19 vaccine from today

Jan 8th 2022, 1:15 PM 28,458 Views 203 Comments

Health authorities are encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated.

The Explainer: What can we learn from South Africa’s Omicron wave?
# The Explainer
# The Explainer

The Explainer: What can we learn from South Africa’s Omicron wave?

Jan 8th 2022, 10:00 AM 10,923 Views 5 Comments

Can we say for definite now that Omicron is milder than other variants?

# omicron - Friday 7 January, 2022

UK to deploy troops to London hospitals impacted by Covid-related staff shortages
# UK
# UK

UK to deploy troops to London hospitals impacted by Covid-related staff shortages

Jan 7th 2022, 9:39 AM 11,289 Views 17 Comments

The deployment will include 40 military medics and 160 general duty personnel.

# omicron - Thursday 6 January, 2022

No new restrictions recommended by NPHET
# Omicron
# Omicron

No new restrictions recommended by NPHET

Jan 6th 2022, 8:50 PM 54,487 Views 80 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said earlier this week that most patients in ICU have the Delta variant.

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge
# Stormont Assembly
# Stormont Assembly

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge

Jan 6th 2022, 7:32 PM 9,025 Views 3 Comments

The move follows a recall motion submitted by Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan.

Hospitals under 'relentless pressure' as at least 8,500 HSE staff absent due to Omicron
# HSE Briefing
# HSE Briefing

Hospitals under 'relentless pressure' as at least 8,500 HSE staff absent due to Omicron

Jan 6th 2022, 3:48 PM 18,446 Views 27 Comments

HSE Chief Paul Reid says there is “absolutely no doubt” that Covid case numbers are much higher than the daily recorded figures.

# omicron - Wednesday 5 January, 2022

No rule change for close contacts as Taoiseach warns of 'accelerating exponential growth'
# Omicron
# Omicron

No rule change for close contacts as Taoiseach warns of 'accelerating exponential growth'

Updated Jan 5th 2022, 3:24 PM 121,662 Views 88 Comments
  • Micheál Martin said that sectors can apply for derogation on the rules if deemed necessary.
  • Education Minister Norma Foley said today she said she would not be seeking a derogation for teachers.
  • Hospital data shows that the bulk of Ireland’s sickest Covid-19 patients have the Delta variant and not the highly contagious Omicron strain.

# omicron - Tuesday 4 January, 2022

Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid
# Omicron
# Omicron

Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid

Updated Jan 4th 2022, 7:45 PM 90,087 Views 107 Comments

Strict close contact rules and the prevalence of Covid-19 have caused worker shortages in some sectors.

Blow for Macron's party as opposition join forces to hold up Covid bill
# World Report
# World Report

Blow for Macron's party as opposition join forces to hold up Covid bill

Jan 4th 2022, 1:37 PM 15,281 Views 22 Comments

The United States set a new world record with more than one million cases logged yesterday.

# omicron - Friday 31 December, 2021

Covid case numbers are spiralling globally but deaths are down
# Omicron
# Omicron

Covid case numbers are spiralling globally but deaths are down

Dec 31st 2021, 3:24 PM 21,662 Views 10 Comments

The average number of new daily coronavirus cases globally has passed the symbolic one million mark.

Poll: Will you use an antigen test today?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you use an antigen test today?

Dec 31st 2021, 9:30 AM 59,935 Views 46 Comments

Some people are planning gatherings to ring in 2022.

# omicron - Thursday 30 December, 2021

Coronavirus: 20,554 new cases confirmed in Ireland as new PCR regime announced
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 20,554 new cases confirmed in Ireland as new PCR regime announced

Updated Dec 30th 2021, 7:11 PM 263,647 Views 396 Comments

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

# omicron - Wednesday 29 December, 2021

US hits new record for daily Covid cases as WHO warns over Omicron 'tsunami'
# Omicron
# Omicron

US hits new record for daily Covid cases as WHO warns over Omicron 'tsunami'

Updated Dec 29th 2021, 8:18 PM 82,401 Views 42 Comments

Case numbers have shot up 11% globally in the last week.

# omicron - Tuesday 28 December, 2021

WHO warns of Omicron overload as UK records almost 130,000 cases of the virus
# Omicron
# Omicron

WHO warns of Omicron overload as UK records almost 130,000 cases of the virus

Updated Dec 28th 2021, 9:42 PM 53,473 Views 33 Comments

To hold back the tide, European nations brought back curbs with painful economic and social consequences.

Coronavirus: 9,006 new cases confirmed in Ireland
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 9,006 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Dec 28th 2021, 12:53 PM 87,653 Views 71 Comments

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says
# Pcr Tests
# Pcr Tests

Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says

Updated Dec 28th 2021, 12:50 PM 111,785 Views 138 Comments
  • Paul Reid said it appears cases of Omicron may have peaked in some other countries but not yet in Ireland
  • He said the HSE is continuing to ramp up capacity for PCR testing as demand increases
  • Children aged five to 11 who are at high risk from Covid-19, or live with someone high risk, can now be registered for a vaccine

# omicron - Monday 27 December, 2021

France announces new Covid-19 measures amid spike in infections
# Omicron
# Omicron

France announces new Covid-19 measures amid spike in infections

Updated Dec 27th 2021, 9:32 PM 117,236 Views 73 Comments

In England, politicians said there would be no further restrictions before 2022 but people are urged to be “cautious”.

Aer Lingus cancels handful of European flights due to resourcing challenges
# Grounded
# Grounded

Aer Lingus cancels handful of European flights due to resourcing challenges

Dec 27th 2021, 7:32 PM 46,968 Views 11 Comments

The Irish airline is liaising directly with affected customers.

# omicron - Sunday 26 December, 2021

If Omicron is more infectious but less severe it could create a new horizon, says Taoiseach
# Pandemic
# Pandemic

If Omicron is more infectious but less severe it could create a new horizon, says Taoiseach

Dec 26th 2021, 6:00 AM 48,899 Views 27 Comments

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful for 2022.

# omicron - Friday 24 December, 2021

Lockdowns, restrictions, and surging infections: Europe rings in another pandemic Christmas
# Covid Christmas
# Covid Christmas

Lockdowns, restrictions, and surging infections: Europe rings in another pandemic Christmas

Updated Dec 24th 2021, 7:19 PM 56,292 Views 37 Comments

Both France and the UK today registered their highest case numbers since the start of the pandemic.

# omicron - Thursday 23 December, 2021

Boosters for over-30s from next week, first doses for children 5-11 from next month
# Vaccine Rollout
# Vaccine Rollout

Boosters for over-30s from next week, first doses for children 5-11 from next month

Updated Dec 23rd 2021, 7:20 PM 51,765 Views 56 Comments
  • People aged 16 to 29 who received the Janssen vaccine will be entitled to a booster next week.
  • Over 106,000 booster jabs were administered yesterday
  • Everyone in Ireland over five will be entitled to a vaccine from next month.
Paul Reid: We'll 'cling to hope' of Omicron studies, but variant is more transmissible than Delta
# HSE Chief
# HSE Chief

Paul Reid: We'll 'cling to hope' of Omicron studies, but variant is more transmissible than Delta

Dec 23rd 2021, 9:02 AM 34,958 Views 97 Comments

Paul Reid said that Omicron is over 5.5 times more transmissible than Delta.

# omicron - Wednesday 22 December, 2021

Seven African nations dropped from Ireland's home quarantine rules
# Omicron
# Omicron

Seven African nations dropped from Ireland's home quarantine rules

Dec 22nd 2021, 6:33 PM 26,651 Views 1 Comment

All passengers travelling to Ireland are now subject to the same requirements.

Drop in South Africa's Covid-19 cases may show Omicron peak has passed
# Promising Signs
# Promising Signs

Drop in South Africa's Covid-19 cases may show Omicron peak has passed

Dec 22nd 2021, 12:56 PM 35,859 Views 67 Comments

There is a hint that infections involving the new variant may recede quickly after a ferocious spike.

No plans for more restrictions this week, but Martin can't rule out discussions after Christmas
# Omicron
# Omicron

No plans for more restrictions this week, but Martin can't rule out discussions after Christmas

Updated Dec 22nd 2021, 11:40 AM 51,190 Views 70 Comments
  • The Taoiseach's comments come as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson rules out any further restrictions for Christmas.
  • President Higgins has this morning signed into law a bill extending the Government's Covid-19 emergency powers into the new year.
  • Stormont ministers are due to meet today to discuss fresh restrictions for Northern Ireland.
  • Meanwhile, finance minister Paschal Donohoe said he has "the ability" to extend some business supports until April if needed.

# omicron - Tuesday 21 December, 2021

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
# Testing
# Testing

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron

Dec 21st 2021, 10:00 PM 12,684 Views 43 Comments

People will use a new website to order their tests, which will then be sent by US mail at no charge, the White House said.

'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach
# Omicron
# Omicron

'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach

Updated Dec 21st 2021, 5:20 PM 66,677 Views 147 Comments
  • All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January
  • There is speculation that further restrictions could be introduced in the coming weeks
  • The Taoiseach has said that data on Omicron will be the "key consideration" around restrictions
Hiqa: Wave of Omicron infection will 'likely result in increased hospitalisations and deaths'
# Omicron
# Omicron

Hiqa: Wave of Omicron infection will 'likely result in increased hospitalisations and deaths'

Dec 21st 2021, 3:30 PM 21,268 Views 44 Comments

The health watchdog today published summaries of the evidence on the transmissibility and virulence of the variant and its capacity for immune escape.

New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
# Omicron
# Omicron

New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge

Dec 21st 2021, 7:37 AM 18,217 Views 30 Comments

Boris Johnson did not impose new restrictions yesterday, but he said the government will “reserve the possibility” of taking further action.

# omicron - Monday 20 December, 2021

As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
# Lockdowns
# Lockdowns

As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?

Dec 20th 2021, 12:25 PM 32,954 Views 26 Comments

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned that Omicron could be the dominant Covid-19 variant in Europe by mid-January.

# omicron - Saturday 18 December, 2021

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
# The Fix
# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Dec 18th 2021, 8:10 PM 24,247 Views 10 Comments

Your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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