Two cases of a new sub-variant of Covid-19 of concern were confirmed in Ireland earlier this month, according to the latest report from Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Prof Luke O’ Neill brings us more details on the latest covid variant and Monkey Pox.

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