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.
Taoiseach Announces Updated Covid Restrictions
Nightclubs will have to close from December 7th to January 9th, while bars and restaurants must revert to rules in existence prior to October 22nd.
Covid 19: Health Officials Report A Further 5,419 Cases
There have been 55 deaths related to Covid-19 in the past week.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses After Shooting In Tallaght
There's a call out for eyewitnesses to a shooting in west Dublin earlier which has left a man in his fifties seriously hurt.
Education Minister Announces Developments To Wicklow School Building Projects
A number of premises will progress to tender stage for construction taking place in 2022.
Walk In Vaccine Centre In Greystones This Weekend
Healthcare workers and those aged in the 60's who has not already received their booster shot can attend the clinic on Saturday and Sunday.
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