The 3 European countries where Covid cases are higher than UK | UK | News

The rise in cases has led to new restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing at large indoor events and limiting indoor gatherings at home to no more than three households.

Despite the high prevalence, the Government has announced no more restrictions will be coming into place.

The Irish government said in a statement on Wednesday the situation “continues to give rise to significant concern”, but that the “rapid pace of the vaccination program has been central in offsetting the impact of the Omicron wave of the disease.”

Government figures show 2.3 million booster doses had been given by January 5 – equating to 55 percent of the eligible population.