Prof. Paul Moynagh joins Eamon to outline the implications of the new Covid-19 variant, the Omicron Variant or B.1.1.529, and gives an insight to what the changes are when compared to previous variants. He also talks about the need for greater global rollout of the vaccine and the hugely positive value of the anti-viral treatments that are being developed to treat those infected with Covid-19. Professor Moynagh is the Head of the Department of Biology and the Director of the Human Health Research Institute at Maynooth University. Recorded 26th November 2021.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Prof. Paul Moynagh joins Eamon to outline the implications of the new Covid-19 variant, the Omicron Variant or B.1.1.529, and gives an insight to what the changes are when compared to previous variants. He also talks about the need for greater global rollout of the vaccine and the hugely positive value of the anti-viral treatments that are being developed to treat those infected with Covid-19. Professor Moynagh is the Head of the Department of Biology and the Director of the Human Health Research Institute at Maynooth University. Recorded 26th November 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof. Paul Moynagh joins Eamon to outline the implications of the new Covid-19 variant, the Omicron Variant or B.1.1.529, and gives an insight to what the changes are when compared to previous variants. He also talks about the need for greater global rollout of the vaccine and the hugely positive value of the anti-viral treatments that are being developed to treat those infected with Covid-19. Professor Moynagh is the Head of the Department of Biology and the Director of the Human Health Research Institute at Maynooth University. Recorded 26th November 2021. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 1275: Covid-19 - The Omicron Variant, What Does it Mean for Ireland?

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir&nbsp;Only a Game?, U2’s biography&nbsp;Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography&nbsp;A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography&nbsp;Keane, and most recently his own memoir,&nbsp;The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road. As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir&nbsp;Only a Game?, U2’s biography&nbsp;Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography&nbsp;A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography&nbsp;Keane, and most recently his own memoir,&nbsp;The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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