More infectious form of Omicron now dominant as St Patrick’s Day festivities begin
The HSE confirmed yesterday the BA.2 offshoot is circulating widely
A jogger passes a mural in Harold's Cross in Dublin depicting a nurse during the pandemic. Photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie
Eilish O'Regan
People enjoying the St Patrick’s Day festivities over the coming days are facing the risk of a more infectious form of the Omicron variant now dominant in Ireland, it emerged yesterday.
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