A total of 20,909 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Ireland today, while 1,055 people are currently being treated for the virus in hospital.Omicron is now completely rampant across the country, with the new variant accounting for an estimated 97.8% of all cases.
Professor Nolan said on the real numbers: “If we had a proper elastic testing system we’d be reporting 30,000 a day.” Those who have not received a booster should restrict their movements for seven days. The change comes into force from midnight on Thursday. Dr Holohan said: “Today’s changes to the public health management of Covid-19 cases and close contacts are framed in light of available evidence, expert views and the international experience of Covid-19, including the recently published guidance from ECDC.
A practice that's not confined to just the U.K I'm sure