Covid variant 'likely' to become dominant in Ireland A new, highly transmissible coronavirus variant is likely to become the dominant strain in Ireland, according to Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin … Coronavirus • 11 Jan
More than 500,000 Covid bivalent boosters given Over 500,000 Covid-19 bivalent vaccines have been administered since the vaccines were introduced on 3 October. Coronavirus • 21 Nov 22
14,486 cases of Covid-19 recorded over Easter weekend Almost 14,500 cases of Covid-19 were reported over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, according to latest figures. Coronavirus • 19 Apr 22
New Omicron variant 10-20% more transmissible - expert A new Omicron variant is about 10 to 20% more transmissible, according to sequencing data from the UK, where more than 1,000 cases have been … Coronavirus • 18 Apr 22
Repeated Covid boosters not a viable strategy, says WHO WHO experts have warned that repeating booster doses of the original Covid vaccines is not a viable strategy against emerging variants and called for new … World • 11 Jan 22
Moderna improves forecast for 2022 Covid vaccine sales Moderna has said it expects to record sales of about $18.5 billion in 2022 from contracts for its Covid-19 vaccine, and about $3.5 billion from … Business • 10 Jan 22
Ryanair doubles annual loss forecast over Omicron Ryanair has more than doubled its annual loss forecast and cut its January traffic forecast by 33% due to the impact of the Omicron variant … Business • 22 Dec 21
11% of Covid cases due to Omicron variant - NPHET The National Public Health Emergency Team estimates that 11% of Covid-19 cases in Ireland are now due to the Omicron variant. Coronavirus • 13 Dec 21
Early Omicron data indicates milder disease - WHO Early data indicates the Omicron Covid variant may more easily reinfect people who have already had the virus or been vaccinated than previous variants, but … Coronavirus • 08 Dec 21
Omicron: So many unknowns but here's what we do know Officially first reported as B.1.1.529, it has the most mutations of any variant and has spread to most countries across the globe since first being … Coronavirus • 04 Dec 21
WHO says not to panic - no deaths yet linked to Omicron The World Health Organization's (WHO) chief scientist has urged people not to panic over the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant, adding that it was … Coronavirus • 03 Dec 21
GSK says tests show antibody drug works against Omicron GlaxoSmithKline has said that a lab analysis of the antibody-based Covid-19 therapy it is developing with US partner Vir has shown the drug is effective … Business • 02 Dec 21
Omicron could account for half of EU cases in months A new threat assessment from the European Centre for Disease Control said there are uncertainties around Omicron in terms of transmissibility, severity, and immune escape … Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
Case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ireland Tests have confirmed that a case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Ireland. Coronavirus • 01 Dec 21
Results on suspect Covid samples expected tomorrow Results are expected tomorrow on a number of Covid-19 samples being sequenced at the National Virus Reference Laboratory to see if any contain the Omicron … Coronavirus • 30 Nov 21
Ryanair sees no reason to cancel flights over Omicron Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary has said he saw no reason to cancel flights because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 29 Nov 21
Australia pauses border reopening plans Australia has halted plans to reopen its international borders to skilled workers and students, citing concerns over the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant. Coronavirus • 29 Nov 21
