Covid cases surge in popular Irish holiday destinations

Multiple European countries are experiencing a significant surge in new Covid-19 infections.

With the holiday season about to get into full swing, Europe is witnessing another surge in Covid cases and countries are urging citizens to get their booster vaccinations to protect themselves from BA.4 and BA.5 variants.

Experts are warning that with almost all restrictions lifted and booster take-up often low, cases could soar throughout the summer leading to more deaths. Destinations popular with Irish holidaymakers, many taking their first holiday abroad in two years, are all seeing a spike in cases.