An epidemiologist has warned that a new subvariant of Omicron is "surging" through Europe.
The mutation of Omicron BA.1, known as BA.2, was classified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as under investigation. Still, as of January 10, just 53 sequences of the new variant were identified in samples.
The news comes after Ireland moved forward in its reopening plan on Saturday, easing the majority of Covid measures.
