One of the eight samples sequenced to date has been identified as B.1.1.529 (Omicron).
The case was identified in real time and is associated with travel from one of the African countries.
First Case Of Omicron Covid Strain Detected In Ireland
More from East Coast FM Wicklow News
-
EU Defence Ministers Descend on Wicklow as Government Pledges €10m More for Ukraine
Wicklow is the centre of EU diplomacy for a few days at least at the beautiful Druids Glen
-
Old Recording Adds To Intense Concern About Road Safety
The footage of dangerous driving on the N11 near Kilmacanogue was widely shared .
-
Wicklow Farmers Praised & Reminded About Vigilant Pesticide Use
'Only use pesticides when necessary and after considering all alternative control methods.'
-
Matchroom Tee Up Katie Finale With Astonishing Promo Video Narrated By Barry Keoghan
Bray's Own Katie Taylor Gets Emotional Send-Off in New Fight Promo
-
Term Time Begins As Over 31 Thousand Go Back To School In Wicklow
Wicklow accounts for just over 3% of almost one million students nationwide.
Search
Later...
-
-
Ryan O'Neill8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
-
Co Wicklow Weather
-
BraySunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C
-
Wicklow
Sunny intervals
High: 19°C | Low: 15°C
-
ArklowHeavy rain shower
High: 20°C | Low: 13°C
-
BlessingtonMedium-level cloud
High: 20°C | Low: 14°C
-
Baltinglass
Heavy rain shower
High: 20°C | Low: 14°C