The Health Minister Wicklow TD Stephen Donnelly says vaccinated close contacts are now going to be sent antigen tests to do themselves.
Up until now, people didn’t have to have a test if they had been fully vaccinated and were a close contact.
It’s also emerged new modelling suggests up to 1,000 people could be admitted to hospital with covid by the end of November if restrictions were to be fully lifted.
83 People Across Wicklow Registered As Homeless In April
The nationwide total reached another record high last month at 15,580.
Water Restored To Customers In Arklow Following Power Outage
Uisce Éireann crews have restored water supply to affected customers in Arklow following a power outage.
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Secondary School Places In Greystones
The Department of Education is being asked to resolve the crisis of secondary school places in the Greystones area.
Schools In Wicklow Receive Significant Funding Boost for Building Works and ICT
Wicklow schools are set to receive a substantial funding boost, with €800,000 allocated for minor building works and more than €1 million dedicated to ICT and digital infrastructure.
Rathdrum Town Team Formed To Support Community And Town Regeneration
The initiative aligns with the national Town Centre First Policy and has been developed in partnership with Wicklow County Council.
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