Irish Examiner view: A garda raid too far

Pandemic fatigue, particularly pandemic news fatigue, is taking its toll. File picture. 

Like a sentry who has been on duty for far too long, our responses to the latest pandemic figures may not be as sharp as it should be. 

The huge rise in cases in Northern Ireland in the 24 hours to last evening, where 934 positive tests were confirmed, might raise an eyebrow but it may not change behaviours dramatically.