The chief medical officer says Covid cases are rising sharply among young adults, due to the Omicron variant.
The positivity rate among 16 to 34 year olds has jumped to 25 per cent - one of the highest rates since the pandemic began.
The five-day moving average of Covid cases has also risen above 5,000, after increasing by 16 per cent in the past week.
Dr Tony Holohan says the spike in infections among young adults is down to the new variant.
Wicklow TD Slams Government Over “Shameful” Refusal to Fund Rehills Development In Bray
Wicklow TD John Brady attacked the Government for refusing funding for the Rehills social and affordable housing development in Bray. Brady stated the decision disregards housing needs and blocks the delivery of up to 120 much-needed homes on public land.
East Coast FM Remains Wicklow's Favourite Radio Station
Latest JNLR/Ipsos survey shows that East Coast FM is still Wicklow's most listened to radio station.
Young Voices of Wicklow Unite at Comhairle na nÓg Youth Summit
The event on Nov 4th fostered civic participation of Wicklow's future decision makers.
Local TD Slams Government Hypocrisy In Trying To Induce Irish To Return Home
Many young people continue to leave Ireland because they cannot afford to live here amid the cost of living crisis according local Sinn Féin TD Fionntáin O Súilleabhain
Man Appears in Court Over Alleged False Social Media Post About Asylum Seeker
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged sharing of false information on social media relating to an international protection applicant.
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