The World Health Organisation says Ireland is likely to have further 'surges' of Covid cases - beginning later this month.
The country's 14-day incidence rate fell by almost 25 per cent during September, and now stands at 395 cases per 100,000 people.
It was over 500 at the end of August, while 1,271 new cases were reported yesterday.
But Dr David Nabarro, the W-H-O's special envoy on Covid, believes cases will increase again in Ireland and throughout Europe.
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Wicklow authors Julia Kelly and Sam Blake have been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025.
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Minister Meets Arklow Merck Staff as Closure Talks Continue
Minister Peter Burke visited the Merck site in Arklow to meet staff and union representatives amid the planned closure. He confirmed ongoing discussions between management and the union over the next 30 days and announced a task force to explore future options for the site.
Bray Teen’s Bail Revoked Over Breaches Linked to Local Man’s Death
Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.
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