Key Irish figures recall the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Prevalance of BA.2 has increased internationally, particularly in Denmark and UK
Ministers know they need public health team’s expertise as Omicron variant emerges
Tánaiste says no decision made about school closures in January
Having more diverse groups involved in decision-making isn’t just about fairness, it’s about better decisions
Ministers and officials to consider reduced capacity for pubs and restaurants
Pre-travel PCR result may be required as test system here under strain
UK to require arrivals from outside CTA to take PCR test amid Omicron concern
A relative of the dominant Delta coronavirus variant is being monitored closely
De Gascun says Government could offer third shots to protect hospital system
Dr Cillian De Gascun says subvariant is not driving increase in cases in Republic
Analysis: There are more moving parts to the pandemic equation than before
WHO adds Mu and Lambda to list of ‘variants of interest’ as 11 cases identified here
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