Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
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Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#2This is refreshing to hear. Hope other countries will follow and we’ll start returning to normal.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#3Great! Other countries need to follow suit. We have to learn to live with this disease, like the gazillion others.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#4Irish govt realizing that if it doesnt change something soon, all of the irish will throw their tourist and entertainment euros... across the border.
Refreshing to see tha even at the govt level, there is competition of ideas.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#5They are expecting a spike in infections as a result, and the rules around self-isolation on positive tests and wearing masks in most contexts remain. But Ireland has had one of the longest lockdowns in Europe, and one of the best vaccination rates. Both have paid off, but not without cost.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#6The article explains how they accomplished it without overwhelming their health care system like elsewhere: vaccines, including boosters.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#7At this point, you’re either vaccinated, have been sick or are dead, so all good.
With Omicron beating out Delta and not causing as many hospitalizations - sure, why not.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#8Great! Other countries need to follow suit. We have to learn to live with this disease, like the gazillion others.
I wish that people who say things like "learn to live with it" actually meant it. We do indeed need to learn from the past two years, and that will result in something quite different from pretending that we're still in 2019.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#9This is refreshing to hear. Hope other countries will follow and we’ll start returning to normal.
We may get close to normal, but a horrifying precedent has been set.
I hope for thorough consideration of the totality of the evidence by voters and some careful thought regarding the last two years.
Re: Ireland drops most Covid restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
#10The article explains how they accomplished it without overwhelming their health care system like elsewhere: vaccines, including boosters.
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