Extra-transmissible strains of Omicron variant gain foothold in Europe and US
There is no indication new variants are any more severe than previous Omicron lineages
Republic and EU states request own airline passengers wear masks on board aircraft
Investigations ongoing into cases in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Netherlands and Spain
Another 7,005 Covid cases reported in State as Niac approves extra booster for over-65s
Government travel ban leaves passenger numbers trailing
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Tánaiste says there are ‘cautious grounds for optimism’ about severity of Omicron variant
Public health team stops short of advising respirator or medical masks instead of cloth variety
Tentative optimism as to variant’s limited capacity to harm as situation stays serious
Almost a third of pubs and restaurants inspected by HSE found not to be fully compliant
Martin: Other respiratory viruses leading to more hospital admissions for children than Covid
Minister for Health would like ‘urgent and rapid sanctions’ for non-compliant hospitality
Expert opinion unsure if ‘a three-dose schedule will improve responses, or durability’
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