Close contacts who're vaccinated and have recovered from Covid in the past three months will also no longer need to self-isolate.

The lowest incidence rate was in Kerry.

Brendan Smith schools "in-person learning" is most beneficial for children.

The Union feels that the process has all been rushed, including yesterday's meeting with the Minister.

This is one of the highest figures in the North West region.

He says that it is never too late to do the right thing.

Regardless of a PCR the isolation period begins the day symptoms start or from the day of a positive antigen test.