Some doctors say they will shun State’s medicinal cannabis programmeNine neurologists write to Minister expressing concern over products likely to be offeredMon Aug 09 2021 - 18:39
Schools and colleges on course to reopen despite rise in Covid-19 cases‘Concern but not alarm’ as Ireland’s incidence rate set to become one of highest in EuropeMon Aug 09 2021 - 01:38
Covid-19: Limerick has highest number of patients in StateDaily case figure worst since January and hospitalisations greatest since AprilSun Aug 08 2021 - 19:53
Coronavirus: 1,837 further cases reported in the StateTaoiseach says ‘personal responsibility’ key to manage pandemic after Zappone controversySun Aug 08 2021 - 16:09
Meet Rosa: The new robot being used for brain surgery in IrelandMachine guides surgeons to targets deep inside brain for epilepsy and Parkinson’s treatmentSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Covid-19: Vaccine plan for children based on criteria beyond medical benefitLow risk inherent but jabs for 12-15 year olds deemed social and psychological boostSat Aug 07 2021 - 04:34
Consent of only one parent required for vaccinating child, says HSEParent or legal guardian should attend appointment ‘where possible’Fri Aug 06 2021 - 18:43
Children with Covid-19 typically recover within a weekUK study finds most children experience few symptoms, and almost all recover within eight weeksTue Aug 03 2021 - 23:30
Case numbers exceeding optimistic scenario but no need for panicVaccine protection evident as those not immunised make up vast majority in hospitalTue Aug 03 2021 - 19:18
HSE allowed to question frontline staff about vaccine status following data commissioner rulingData commissioner rules vaccination may be ‘necessary safety measure’Mon Jul 12 2021 - 03:28
Frontline health staff to have to disclose vaccination status if askedHSE to issue directive following data watchdog ruling on ‘necessary safety measure’Mon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00
Indoor hospitality to resume as soon as July 19th despite rise in Covid casesWHO’s Dr Mike Ryan says worst of pandemic over for IrelandSat Jul 10 2021 - 01:18
Many people confused about level of threat posed by the Delta variantCaution is probably best advised for those not fully vaccinated while cases continue to riseSat Jul 10 2021 - 01:00
Coronavirus: 631 new cases confirmed in the State a ‘cause for concern’, says CMODisease is ‘prevalent in our communities again’ says Dr Tony HolohanFri Jul 09 2021 - 17:45
Covid-19: One in six hospitalised patients in Letterkenny hospitalWhile overall number of hospitalisations rises 40%, ICU admissions remain stableFri Jul 09 2021 - 13:24
Spread of Delta variant causing growing concern in GovernmentExpectation law to enable indoor hospitality will be fast-tracked through Oireachtas next weekFri Jul 09 2021 - 01:55
ECDC says education must prepare for Covid outbreaks in unvaccinated childrenHSE in discussions with Department of Education about provision of antigen testing in schools and colleges next autumnThu Jul 08 2021 - 19:57
Delta variant growth likely to ‘outmatch’ vaccine supply in coming weeks – ReidModelling showed cases numbers will rise during July and probably peak in AugustThu Jul 08 2021 - 17:31
The over-60s awaiting full vaccination: ‘We are the next nursing home debacle’Sean Ó Riain (62) says he is still cocooning as many 60-69-year-olds remain vulnerableWed Jul 07 2021 - 16:22
One age group left feeling aggrieved as vaccine rollout gathers paceMany in their 60s feel exposed to extra risk by being required to take two AstraZeneca dosesWed Jul 07 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: Facing into another surge in cases, the path ahead is far from clearIreland’s approach contrasts starkly with the UK, where further reopening is going ahead despite a sharp rise in cases and related hospitalisationsMon Jul 05 2021 - 20:58
Covid-19: 365 new cases reported in State as number of delta instances growsHospitality industry pushes for earlier indoor dining reopening planMon Jul 05 2021 - 18:27
Explainer: What vaccine options are open to the under-35s?J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines at a pharmacy or longer wait for mRNA jab among optionsMon Jul 05 2021 - 12:40
New Ireland: Building a better healthcare system for allWith a jaded workforce and mounting backlogs, there have been hard lessons from the pandemic. Experts prescribe the HSE’s best route forwardSat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
Costs will be high whatever way forward for new maternity hospitalCompromises that once seemed secure are now in doubt and the future of the National Maternity Hospital is unclearFri Jun 25 2021 - 21:00
HSE pauses requests from post-hysterectomy women to be removed from cervical screeningMove follows review in Scotland which found 400 women were wrongly told they did not need to be screenedThu Jun 24 2021 - 21:50
Covid-19: Given the inevitability of delta becoming dominant, what should we do?Analysis: Given the threat posed by the new variant it may be time to deviate from an age-based approach to vaccine rolloutThu Jun 24 2021 - 19:08
Delta variant predicted to cause nine out of 10 Covid infections in EuropeWarning puts pressure on Government’s summer reopening plans and vaccine rolloutThu Jun 24 2021 - 04:45
Over 200 Delta variant cases in State, as EU agency warns on easing restrictionsTDs tell Varadkar country should find way of ‘living with’ variant, as ECDC calls for cautionWed Jun 23 2021 - 21:14
Deliveries of Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘near worst-case estimates’State confirms 348 cases of Covid-19, with 13 people in ICU and 41 in hospital with diseaseWed Jun 23 2021 - 17:16
Covid-19: Challenges remain despite quickening vaccine rollout in RepublicFailure to reach targets means it will be autumn by the time all adults will be immunisedMon Jun 21 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: Suspected Delta variant case in Co Offaly schoolHSE says cluster of cases in another class in school, which did not screen for variantSun Jun 20 2021 - 14:17
Covid-19: 313 new cases confirmed as Holohan travel advice is criticisedCMO recommends against travel overseas unless fully vaccinatedSat Jun 19 2021 - 00:09
The Delta variant will inevitably dominate but what will its impact be?Analysis: One dose of any vaccine reduces the chance of hospitalisation from the variant by 75%Fri Jun 18 2021 - 18:03
Dr Tony Holohan hails ‘near-elimination’ of Covid-19 among vaccinatedAll indicators of the disease are improving nationally, Nphet briefing hearsFri Jun 18 2021 - 08:10
Irish Times poll: Public split on pace of lifting Covid-19 restrictionsResults show stark age divide regarding speed of reopening social and economic lifeFri Jun 18 2021 - 05:00
HSE warns of longer waiting time in emergency departmentsSurge in number of older, sicker patients attending EDs and admissions also risingThu Jun 17 2021 - 16:25
Hiqa urges caution when lifting Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatheringsAny easing should take into account infection levels, vaccination rates and other factorsThu Jun 17 2021 - 14:00
Doubts on coronavirus vaccine linked to ‘lack of knowledge’Information on medicine and impact needed, according to State agency researchThu Jun 17 2021 - 00:01
Rapid antigen tests open to manipulation, immunologist warnsHolohan cautions against use of antigen tests as ‘green light’ for resumption of activitiesWed Jun 16 2021 - 18:26
‘Vast majority’ to receive second AstraZeneca shot earlier under accelerated rolloutUp to 450,000 people to get second vaccine dose sooner due to concerns over Delta variantWed Jun 16 2021 - 00:04
AstraZeneca vaccine recipients warned not to hold off on second dose amid Delta variantImmunisation expert says it is likely booster shots will be needed to extend protectionWed Jun 16 2021 - 00:01
Irish scientists make discovery on dangerous Covid clottingWork could help in developing treatments to prevent life-threatening complicationTue Jun 15 2021 - 00:23
Events across Irish Sea look set to determine Ireland’s pandemic course againDelta variant quickly became dominant in England and threatens to undo some vaccine progressMon Jun 14 2021 - 20:00
Coronavirus: Delta variant cases in State rise to 126Little community transmission in Republic of version first discovered in IndiaFri Jun 11 2021 - 21:49
Coronavirus: 319 further cases reported in the StateNumber of Covid cases in Irish hospitals at nine month lowFri Jun 11 2021 - 18:34
More than 82,000 children on outpatient waiting listFigures show 37,000 children on list have gone 12 months without being seenFri Jun 11 2021 - 18:29
Coronavirus may be stable in Ireland now, but the delta variant loomsLimitations after HSE cyberattack may be masking true prevalence of variant in StateFri Jun 11 2021 - 16:18
State’s uptake of coronavirus vaccines to be among highest worldwide, says HolohanChief medical officer was speaking after receiving RCSI honour on ThursdayThu Jun 10 2021 - 18:01
New walk-in Covid test centres to be opened by HSEReid warns confirmed case numbers may increase again slightly over coming daysThu Jun 10 2021 - 16:47
