3,735 new Covid cases as measures taken against Omicron variant 

The Department of Health said that 566 Covid patients are in hsopital, of which 117 are in intensive care. File picture

A further 3,735 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded, the Department of Health has confirmed as regulations are being drawn up to give effect to the new travel and home quarantine policies.

The Department said that 566 Covid patients are in hospital, of which 117 are in intensive care.