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Hospitals under pressure as number of ‘older and sicker’ patients seeking care surges

Hospitals under pressure as number of ‘older and sicker’ patients seeking care surges

HSE says some appointments cancelled as number of over-75s presenting to EDs up 45% on last year

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 13:19
Reviews find no link between Covid-19 vaccines and deaths, regulator says

Reviews find no link between Covid-19 vaccines and deaths, regulator says

Death certs not routinely examined during inquiries into fatalities where side-effects suspected

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 01:00
Nurse told boss failure to take blood glucose readings ‘didn’t matter’ as patients were old

Nurse told boss failure to take blood glucose readings ‘didn’t matter’ as patients were old

Leonardo Ayubo Bolo found guilty of professional misconduct by fitness-to-practise committee

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 19:10
Mater hospital asks public to avoid A&E department due to high patient numbers

Mater hospital asks public to avoid A&E department due to high patient numbers

Plea comes as 5,677 new PCR confirmed Covid-19 cases reported on Wednesday

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 18:54
Government warned during second Covid wave of ‘implications’ to closing schools

Government warned during second Covid wave of ‘implications’ to closing schools

EY found that pupils were worried about being behind due to first school closure

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 17:19
Nurses’ union calls for action as trolley count hits two year high

Nurses’ union calls for action as trolley count hits two year high

Increase comes as 3,780 new PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19 are confirmed

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 15:29
The pandemic devastated our health system. Now it’s time to fix it

The pandemic devastated our health system. Now it’s time to fix it

With patients being massively affected, doctors are stressing need for a ‘catch-up strategy’

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
‘Small number’ of Omicron sub-lineage detected in State

‘Small number’ of Omicron sub-lineage detected in State

Prevalance of BA.2 has increased internationally, particularly in Denmark and UK

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 01:00
New Covid-19 treatment drug available for use in Ireland

New Covid-19 treatment drug available for use in Ireland

Government agrees supply deal with GSK for injectable drug sotrovimab

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 21:18
Plan to cut hospital waiting lists as Covid eases being finalised by HSE

Plan to cut hospital waiting lists as Covid eases being finalised by HSE

About 200,000 vaccine doses expired with many ineligible for them due to recent infection, briefing told

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 17:17
Kerry mental health service: HSE chief says what happened was ‘deeply regrettable’

Kerry mental health service: HSE chief says what happened was ‘deeply regrettable’

Leo Varadkar says it will be necessary to provide compensation to many families affected

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 16:28
Kerry mental health service issues to be referred to Garda

Kerry mental health service issues to be referred to Garda

Possible criminal investigation into treatment of children at mental health services

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 00:05
Death of healthcare worker with Covid-19 is 21st in this group

Death of healthcare worker with Covid-19 is 21st in this group

Health authorities notifed of 49 deaths of people with Covid-19 in the past week

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 18:06
Underlying causes of child mental health care scandal wider than one errant doctor

Underlying causes of child mental health care scandal wider than one errant doctor

Analysis: As long as health service relies on overworked junior staff errors will occur

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 16:59
Findings of south Kerry Camhs review ‘shocking, very serious and unacceptable’, Taoiseach says

Findings of south Kerry Camhs review ‘shocking, very serious and unacceptable’, Taoiseach says

HSE report finds hundreds of children received ‘risky’ treatment from doctor

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 13:23
Half of Covid patients in hospital are incidental cases, say officials

Half of Covid patients in hospital are incidental cases, say officials

Another 4,006 PCR-confirmed Covid cases reported, and 5,212 positive antigen tests

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 20:42
Pandemic handling review team to include Swedish critic of lockdowns

Pandemic handling review team to include Swedish critic of lockdowns

Donnelly names 13 members of Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 20:26
Healthy babies dying because medics ‘think they know best’, mother tells inquest

Healthy babies dying because medics ‘think they know best’, mother tells inquest

Portlaoise hospital expresses ‘sincere apologies’ for failings in care of Lisa Duffy’s son Luke

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 14:30
Over 1,500 Covid cases in nursing homes, community hospitals since start of year

Over 1,500 Covid cases in nursing homes, community hospitals since start of year

No fatality rate is available as yet for the current wave driven by the Omicron variant

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 14:54
Covid-19 pandemic as we have known it is going to be behind us soon

Covid-19 pandemic as we have known it is going to be behind us soon

Analysis: Protection through vaccination and dominance of less severe Omicron variant have changed the game

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 11:27
Urgent investment in child mental health services is needed due to Covid, expert says

Urgent investment in child mental health services is needed due to Covid, expert says

Prof Fiona McNicholas says already overstretched services are facing a new crisis

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 23:03
One in 2,500 children with vaccine reports suspected side effect

One in 2,500 children with vaccine reports suspected side effect

Most are mild to moderate and many had resolved or were resolving when reported

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 21:30
Covid tracker app used by few to identify close contacts - IMJ

Covid tracker app used by few to identify close contacts - IMJ

Just under 21,000 of 503,421 cases up to November resulted in details being uploaded

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 16:29
Plans being formulated to guard against future coronavirus surges

Plans being formulated to guard against future coronavirus surges

Among issues being addressed are what defences to have ready, says Minister for Health

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 01:00
As Covid risk recedes, we will need to unwind built-up fear

As Covid risk recedes, we will need to unwind built-up fear

The pandemic isn’t over yet, but Ireland’s Omicron wave has hit its peak

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 01:00
Varadkar wants to set March 31st as ‘deadline to end almost all legal restrictions’

Varadkar wants to set March 31st as ‘deadline to end almost all legal restrictions’

Department of Health reports 5,767 new PCR-confirmed cases and 5,916 positive antigen tests registered

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 22:18
Contamination issues blamed for high level of false positives with Genrui antigen tests

Contamination issues blamed for high level of false positives with Genrui antigen tests

Health Products Regulatory Authority highlights problems with two batches of the test

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 17:15
Covid-19: TDs call for immediate lifting of 8pm hospitality curfew

Covid-19: TDs call for immediate lifting of 8pm hospitality curfew

Government facing battle with own TDs to keep restrictions for another fortnight

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 01:37
Up to 220,000 doses of Covid-19 booster vaccines may expire by end of month

Up to 220,000 doses of Covid-19 booster vaccines may expire by end of month

Decreased demand after Christmas and high infection rate caused excess of supplies

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 18:59
Omicron circulated in Ireland almost a week before first case identified

Omicron circulated in Ireland almost a week before first case identified

Variant accounted for more than 95% of sequenced cases in late December, HPSC says

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 18:21
For the first time in many months, all the main pandemic indicators are stable or improving

For the first time in many months, all the main pandemic indicators are stable or improving

Analysis: Omicron has bounced favourably for the world but the next variant might not be so benign

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 19:20
Most hospital patients with Covid-19 have no viral symptoms, review finds

Most hospital patients with Covid-19 have no viral symptoms, review finds

Majority in hospital with virus do not need supplemental oxygen

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 09:30
Coronavirus outbreaks jump sevenfold in nursing homes

Coronavirus outbreaks jump sevenfold in nursing homes

Up to 15,000 healthcare workers absent, largely due to virus, says HSE chief Paul Reid

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 17:48
Covid restrictions for close contacts likely to be eased as Omicron sweeps across Europe

Covid restrictions for close contacts likely to be eased as Omicron sweeps across Europe

WHO warns half of Europe’s population could be infected within six-eight weeks

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 04:15
Covid-19: Self isolation and testing rules to change as 19,290 new cases reported

Covid-19: Self isolation and testing rules to change as 19,290 new cases reported

Up to 500,000 people likely to have been infected last week, says Dr Tony Holohan

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 23:11
Department defends €90m deal for antiviral drugs to treat Covid-19

Department defends €90m deal for antiviral drugs to treat Covid-19

Cost of deal is three times annual budget usually in place for new drugs in Republic

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 21:10
Healthcare workers in nursing homes advised to wear respirator masks – HSE

Healthcare workers in nursing homes advised to wear respirator masks – HSE

New guidelines from January 17th say healthcare workers should wear FFP2 mask

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 14:52
Mandatory vaccination not going to happen in the Republic

Mandatory vaccination not going to happen in the Republic

Analysis: There are far bigger issues for Nphet to resolve around inoculation policy

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 17:47
Children in 5-11 age group to be offered Covid vaccine from today

Children in 5-11 age group to be offered Covid vaccine from today

Experts encouraging uptake of the jab say the benefits for young far outweigh the risks

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 08:03
Another 21,926 Covid cases confirmed, with 936 virus patients in hospital

Another 21,926 Covid cases confirmed, with 936 virus patients in hospital

HSE advises nursing home staff to wear respirator masks when caring for residents

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 18:17
Covid-19: Current wave is squeezing hospitals from both ends

Covid-19: Current wave is squeezing hospitals from both ends

We will only find out in coming days how many patients need highest level of care

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 15:23
Nphet decides not to recommend further Covid restrictions

Nphet decides not to recommend further Covid restrictions

Health and court services struggling with staff shortages as Omicron peak nears

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 06:22
No new Covid restrictions recommended by Nphet to Government

No new Covid restrictions recommended by Nphet to Government

Record 23,817 new Covid cases confirmed, virus patients in hospital rises to 941

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 19:37
Q&A: If I bought a Genrui antigen test am I entitled to a refund?

Q&A: If I bought a Genrui antigen test am I entitled to a refund?

Regulator asked retailers to withdraw product following reports of false positives

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 17:55
Q&A: Why do we have so many coronavirus infections?

Q&A: Why do we have so many coronavirus infections?

Expert virologist casts a cold eye on cause and effect – plus ‘fighting on all fronts’

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 20:00
Regulator advises removal of Genrui antigen tests from shelves

Regulator advises removal of Genrui antigen tests from shelves

Manufacturer investigating following more than 550 complaints of false positive results

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 19:18
Total fatalities with Covid-19 among healthcare workers reaches 20

Total fatalities with Covid-19 among healthcare workers reaches 20

Healthcare worker who died with virus is first such death reported since November 2020

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 13:53
Nursing home visitors advised to self-test for Covid-19 twice a week

Nursing home visitors advised to self-test for Covid-19 twice a week

Holohan says to minimise discretionary mixing indoors ahead of school return

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 01:00
Hospitals told to redeploy staff to treatment of Covid-19 patients

Hospitals told to redeploy staff to treatment of Covid-19 patients

HSE tells hospitals to prioritise Covid-19 cases for two weeks ‘to maximum extent possible’

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 19:57
Covid-19: Health service in for rough two months but should cope

Covid-19: Health service in for rough two months but should cope

Analysis: We lack real-time data tracking Omicron in population across age-groups

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 19:43
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