<p>Places like Australia and New Zealand implemented the practice months ago to some success and the UK government is now also examining how they could implement similar restrictions.</p>

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Government examining mandatory hotel quarantining for incoming travellers

NPHET advised the Government that mandatory quarantine for people entering the republic was necessary to help stem the spread of Covid-19, eight months ago.

<p>The study also highlights how the flight into Ireland was just one link in a broader international chain of air travel.</p>

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One flight into Ireland sparked 59 Covid cases in six HSE regions - study

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<p>Rachel O’Mahoney from <span class="contextmenu place">Tralee</span> at the roll-out of vaccinations at <span class="contextmenu organisation">University Hospital Kerry </span>for staff of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee <span class="contextmenu organisation">earlier this month. Picture: </span>Domnick Walsh</p>

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