The Irish prime minister announced on Friday tighter COVID19 restrictions in the run-up to Christmas amid concerns over the Omicron variant. Read more about this story:
He went on to say he understood the frustration the restrictions would cause but that"protection of public health is the government's primary responsibility and we will do whatever is needed to discharge that duty".The hospitality restrictions include having one metre between tables, no multiple table bookings and people having to wear masks when not seated.Taoiseach Michael Martin said "the risks associated with proceeding into the Christmas period without some restrictions..
Downing Street suggested there were no plans to bring in more restrictions in England despite the actions of the Irish government.set out our measures on Saturday to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Our priority is to gather all the evidence and data with regard to this variant. "But, the key point, whatever the risk Omicron may pose or may not pose, the vaccine is always going to be your best protection," he said.
Scientists are concerned it could spread quicker and evade the protection given by prior infection or vaccination.2:20
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