Choose to shop online where possible, says NPHETStatement from the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony HolohanIt is important that all of us continue to reduce our contacts and avoid crowded places, to the greatest extent possible, as we see the Omicron variant become the dominant variant of COVID-19 in Ireland. We know that this variant is more transmissible than even the highly transmissible Delta variant. If you are yet to receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, then you should take every measure you can to protect yourself until you are eligible to receive it. All of the available evidence indicates that a booster vaccine will offer good protection against infection with the Omicron variant. If anyone experiences any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, then it is important to self-isolate and arrange a PCR test.

Source: Irish Independent December 26, 2021 15:19 UTC