Vaccination certs will still be required.

While the number of positive patients in local hospitals is still low compared to earlier this year, health officials are urging the public to be mindful.

The data claims Ireland has the third highest Covid-19 death rate in Europe.

The Junior Cert also takes place for the first time in two years today- with 1908 teens sitting their first state exams in local schools.

Health experts do not believe it will be the next Covid-19.

Up to 2 people can attend during the visit.

Covid calls are taking up a huge proportion of local GP surgeries time.

There are long delays at the hospital.