The Christmas holidays are upon us and unfortunately Covid-19 and other viruses like the flu and RSV are still going around.
In recent days, it was revealed by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan that Government will consider reintroducing mandatory mask wearing if cases of Covid continue to spike. It follows concerns growing in medical circles the deadly virus is making a comeback –Covid cases are up 75% since the start of the month – and experts have advised people they should wear masks. However, wearing face masks has not been made mandatory by the Government yet.
In 2022, top immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill made several predictions about Covid-19 in Ireland. We look back on what predictions were accurate and what to expect in the future.
