with Hannah Kelly
According to the World Health Organisation
Omicron could infect more than half the population of Europe in the next 6-8 weeks, according to the World Health Organisation.
Over 7 million cases of Covid-19 were reported in the first week of the year.
Europe Director for the World Health Organisation, Hans Kluge, says the variant represents an east to west tidal wave sweeping across the region:
The organisation also notes it's too soon to treat Covid-19 as a flu-like endemic illness.
Russian Ambassador Says Irish Government "Cannot Be Treated As A Friendly One"
His comments come amid growing tensions between the EU and Russia
Trump Expected To Visit President Connolly Next Week
It's thought the US President will fly into Dublin on 12 September
Andy Burnham Says A United Ireland Referendum Is "Off The Table"
It is the British Prime Minister's first visit to Northern Ireland since he replaced Keir Starmer
EU Awaits Meta Proposals To Safeguard Children Online
It says there are ongoing discussions with the company.
Two Irish People Feared Missing After Flash Flood In Nepal
The flooding has left at least 95 dead and 380 missing
Irish Couple Found Dead In Rented Holiday Property Near Valencia
The Guardia Civil says an investigation is underway
Meta Agrees To Pay $16.6B To US States After Claims Their Platforms Were Harmful To Children
However, the company has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement, according to court papers.
Tributes Paid To Dolly Parton Following Her Death
The lights on New York's Empire State Building turned to a 'pink sparkle' last night in honour of the singer
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