Leo Varadkar warns further restrictions likely as Omicron becomes dominant

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar “There is a new variant in the world… and that is likely to cause an additional wave of infection in the next couple of weeks."

Further Covid-19 restrictions are to be recommended by public health officials tomorrow on close contacts, social gatherings and international travel, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said.

It is expected that by next week, the Omicron variant is likely to be the dominant strain in Ireland, Mr Varadkar said.