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There's been lots of anecdotal reports of people experiencing typical coronavirus symptoms but testing negative for the virus

Shaun Simpson says he has been left in the middle of a "living nightmare" after unsafe work left the site just yards from his home "a death trap waiting to happen"

A source said: "He was clear that Holohan hadn't recommended bringing back any restrictions."

It’s believed the current wave is being driven by the highly-transmissible BA.2 variant of Covid, however the Head of the HSE has said failure by people to get vaccinated or get their booster is one of the factors behind virus hospital numbers.

The Government source said the “only thing possible” is stricter messaging and rules on mask wearing, but appeared to say it would serve as a “marginal benefit at this stage"

General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha said because of soaring Covid-19 cases the health service is no longer a safe environment for healthcare workers or vulnerable patients

'The important point is that the pandemic is not over'

Stuart Towns had been working at the scrap metal company for just three months before losing his life in the tragic accident.

The public is urged to be aware and is advised that the HSE will never seek any form of payment for providing Covid tests or testing kits.