Case of 'concerning' variant identified in Ireland Coronavirus Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Dr Cillian de Gascun has said one case of the B1525 variant, which was first identified in December in the UK and Nigeria, has been confirmed in Ireland.
'The end is truly in sight': Stay focused, says Martin Coronavirus The Cabinet has agreed to extend Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until 5 April and the phased return of schools will get under way next Monday.
