with Clem Ryan
New Covid strain 'Omicron' declared a 'variant of concern'.
Kildare people are being advised to avoid travel to seven countries in southern Africa, due to the new Covid strain
Irish residents already there, are being told to come home.
It's after the World Health Organisation declared the new Covid strain 'Omicron' a 'variant of concern'.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says home quarantines are being introduced for travellers arriving here.
Hotel quarantines could also return.
Update: Woman Missing From Baltinglass Found "Safe"
They have thanked the public for their assistance.
Gardaí Target Crime Gang In Kildare With Suspected Links To Prostitution And Money Laundering
Three men were arrested.
Vehicles Overturned, Fire Set, CCTV Cut - Donaghcumper Site In Chaos As Culprits Cause €500K Damage
Tomorrow morning's Kildare Today show will cover this in more detail.
Housing Minister Distances Himself From €10K Weekly Let Linked To NAMA Chief
Minister James Browne responded to the report this afternoon.
Masked Men Steal Vapes From Celbridge Service Station Before Burning Getaway Car
The car, which had no registration plates, was later found burnt out in Clondalkin.
New '999-Style' Number Proposed For Non-Urgent Medical Calls
The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions.
Sallins Bus Driver Tom Cross Urges End To Cut Off Age Of 70 For School Bus Drivers
He said it doesn't make sense that a bus driver could bring children anywhere in the country on a private bus but not to a school.
Public Consultation To Begin For Major Solar Farm On Kildare-Laois Border
The company said the site was chosen for its proximity to the national grid and the new EirGrid Bracklone 110kV substation.
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