3,628 further Covid-19 cases as 35% now Omicron variant

Further restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron variant are to be announced this evening.

A further 3,628 cases of Covid-19  have been confirmed as tighter restrictions on hospitality and events are expected to be outlined this evening. 

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has estimated that 35% of reported cases are now due to the Omicron variant.