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Coronavirus: 20,554 new cases confirmed in Ireland as new PCR regime announced
US hits new record for daily Covid cases as WHO warns over Omicron 'tsunami'
WHO warns of Omicron overload as UK records almost 130,000 cases of the virus
Coronavirus: 9,006 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says
France announces new Covid-19 measures amid spike in infections
Aer Lingus cancels handful of European flights due to resourcing challenges
If Omicron is more infectious but less severe it could create a new horizon, says Taoiseach
Lockdowns, restrictions, and surging infections: Europe rings in another pandemic Christmas
Boosters for over-30s from next week, first doses for children 5-11 from next month
Paul Reid: We'll 'cling to hope' of Omicron studies, but variant is more transmissible than Delta
Seven African nations dropped from Ireland's home quarantine rules
Drop in South Africa's Covid-19 cases may show Omicron peak has passed
No plans for more restrictions this week, but Martin can't rule out discussions after Christmas
Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach
Hiqa: Wave of Omicron infection will 'likely result in increased hospitalisations and deaths'
New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Netherlands to go into Christmas 'lockdown' says Prime Minister
Taoiseach: January will be 'challenging', but 'behaviour does matter' in reducing Covid threat
Professor Christine Loscher: Why boosters are so important in the fight against Omicron
Professor Christine Loscher
Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm under new Covid restrictions
Explainer: What we know about Omicron and how effective booster shots might be
UK Prime Minister denies claims of split with experts in face of ‘considerable’ Omicron wave
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
NPHET recommends 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, Cabinet set to meet tomorrow
EU leaders stress importance of boosters and coordinated travel rules
UK records highest daily total of Covid cases as Omicron spreads
WHO warns Omicron spreading at unprecedented rate, 'probably' in most countries
NPHET to brief coalition party leaders this evening
Coronavirus: 3,887 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Closing schools this Friday would be 'sensible', says leading immunology professor
Government cannot rule out further restrictions in response to Omicron, Eamon Ryan says
Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave' in UK
Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs, says WHO
Omicron could be three times more infectious than previous strains, says UK expert
Tougher restrictions would prevent thousands of deaths from Omicron in UK – scientists
EU watchdog says Omicron 'mostly mild' as WHO warns on vaccine hoarding