Omicron - Longford Live -

Found 336

forOmicron

Order by:

National News

Case of Omicron variant of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

The first detected case of the OMICRON variant of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of one case of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.1.529 (OMICRON). A review of positive cases arising...

01 Dec 2021 at 13:34

National News

'We want artists still performing' - Taoiseach would like to see venues staying open

...TD (@cathmartingreen) December 3, 2021 The Taoiseach said the Government was waiting for the latest information on the new OMICRON variant of coronavirus. “There’s a lot of international work going on right now in relation to the OMICRON variant and...

06 Dec 2021 at 17:58

Local News

Two men die in separate accidents on Irish roads in last 24 hours

Two people have died following separate road incidents in Ireland since yesterday evening. Gardai are investigating a crash between a car and a motorcycle which happened in Terenure, Dublin, at 9.10pm on Thursday. The bike rider, a man in his 30s, ...

31 Dec 2021 at 11:24

National News

Annual Covid-19 vaccines are 'likely' - Pfizer chief

...said yearly vaccinations could boost population immunity, adding that the company is already working on a new jab for the OMICRON variant. He told the BBC: "Based on everything I have seen so far, I would say that annual vaccinations are likely to be...

02 Dec 2021 at 11:06

Home

Last orders at 5pm for pubs and restaurants under latest NPHET advice

The National Public Health Emergency Team want pubs and restaurants to shut at 5pm to help stem Covid-19 as the OMICRON variant spreads. NPHET reportedly also wants spectator numbers cut at sports matches and the movies. RTE reports that Dr Tony...

17 Dec 2021 at 09:40

Home

Rising spread of Omicron forces Longford hospitality businesses to make adjustments

The Richmond Inn in Clondra has revealed that the in dining side of its business will be temporarily closed until next week at the earliest after a number of its staff were deemed either close contacts or await the results of PCR tests. While PVs ...

05 Jan 2022 at 19:00

Home

Covid numbers see changes made to Longford court schedules

...sittings following huge increases in Covid-19 cases across the country in recent weeks. The high incidence rate of the OMICRON variant has resulted in unprecedented numbers of courts service staff, judges, practitioners and witnesses unable to...

07 Jan 2022 at 16:00

Local News

Number of Covid-19 patients in hospital continues to decline

...day. That number was three lower than the previous day. There have been a number of positive indications that the OMICRON variant wave has now peaked, and numbers are on the wane. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that current restrictions were due...

20 Jan 2022 at 19:07

Home

EXPLAINER: What are the new Covid-19 restrictions announced for Christmas for Ireland due to Omicron

A number of new restrictions have been announced for Ireland for Christmas as an attempt to stop the spread of the OMICRON variant in Ireland. The new restrictions announced this evening by Michael Martin are as follows: * all restaurants and bars,...

17 Dec 2021 at 20:47

Covid-19

Covid hospital patients surge past 1,000 with health system under ‘continual strain’

...hospital was “significantly down on what it would be in previous waves”. However, he said that despite indications that OMICRON causes a less severe illness, “there is no-one in hospital with a mild illness”. “One good positive thing – we’re not...

10 Jan 2022 at 11:31

Home

Case of new Omicron Covid-19 variant strain detected in Longford

It has been revealed that Longford is one of three counties where cases of the new OMICRON Covid-19 variant strain, which may be more infectious, have so far been detected in the Republic of Ireland. Four cases of OMICRON have been detected in...

11 Dec 2021 at 15:26

Home

Longford schools continuing to scramble for staffing cover as Covid cases mount

...sector struggles to withstand the unrelenting rise in positive cases and those who are confirmed close contacts of the OMICRON variant. It has also led to pleas for government leaders to allow greater "leeway" for schools beset by Covid-related...

12 Jan 2022 at 11:00

Years
2026

Related keywords
CC1
Omicron
Ireland

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.