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Spike in Covid-19 cases linked to school and workplace outbreaks

Spike in Covid-19 cases linked to school and workplace outbreaks

Further 10 deaths due to Covid-19 and 617 new cases reported

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 18:03
Covid-19: Family members of Pfizer staff in Ireland to be vaccinated from mid-May

Covid-19: Family members of Pfizer staff in Ireland to be vaccinated from mid-May

Pharma multinational announces plans for its own programme of family vaccination

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 22:01
Restrictions on hairdressing, retail and religious services set to be eased next month

Restrictions on hairdressing, retail and religious services set to be eased next month

Taoiseach rules out lifting of overseas holiday ban in early summer

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 21:34
Sharp fall in Covid-19 outbreaks reported in schools

Sharp fall in Covid-19 outbreaks reported in schools

Five school outbreaks last week, down from 14 the previous week and 44 a week earlier

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 12:50
Experts urge caution on extending gap between doses of vaccines

Experts urge caution on extending gap between doses of vaccines

Senior medics say a significant benefit to the vaccination programme would be needed to justify extending the gap

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 02:30
Three cases of Covid-19 variant discovered in India reported in State

Three cases of Covid-19 variant discovered in India reported in State

Dr Ronan Glynn criticises ‘unhelpful’ media coverage and speculation over B1617 variant

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 21:05
Covid variant first found in India the latest to cause concern

Covid variant first found in India the latest to cause concern

B1617 cases in England are doubling weekly, with the latest update recording 103 cases

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 20:26
Nphet to wait for EMA decision before updating advice on spreading out vaccine doses

Nphet to wait for EMA decision before updating advice on spreading out vaccine doses

No further deaths and 403 more Covid-19 cases reported in the State

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 19:43
Covid-19: Ignore stories of ‘scariants’ – the vaccines are working

Covid-19: Ignore stories of ‘scariants’ – the vaccines are working

Resistance to change has led Ireland down some very strange paths in this pandemic

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 03:00
Covid-19: 11 further deaths and 420 new cases confirmed in the State

Covid-19: 11 further deaths and 420 new cases confirmed in the State

Of 532 people to quarantine in hotels in past three weeks, 18 tested positive for Covid-19

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 18:11
Shift to outdoor social mixing plays major role in fall of Covid-19 cases, Nphet says

Shift to outdoor social mixing plays major role in fall of Covid-19 cases, Nphet says

309 new coronavirus cases and 8 further deaths reported in the State

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 21:48
Nphet says UK variant ‘not associated with increased mortality or ICU admissions’

Nphet says UK variant ‘not associated with increased mortality or ICU admissions’

B117 is up to 70% more transmissible than previous variants, and was first identified in Ireland in mid-December

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 18:24
Almost a third of Covid cases in Tallaght hospital contracted there, Hiqa finds

Almost a third of Covid cases in Tallaght hospital contracted there, Hiqa finds

Report is critical of actions taken by hospital to separate virus and non-virus patients

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 11:29
State facing pressure from EU countries after expanding quarantine list

State facing pressure from EU countries after expanding quarantine list

Greencore chief Patrick Coveney accuses Government of ‘incompetence and lack of foresight’

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 23:45
Latest flip-flop on AstraZeneca leaves vaccine rollout in quandary

Latest flip-flop on AstraZeneca leaves vaccine rollout in quandary

Analysis: New advice will affect thousands of patients due to be inoculated this week

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 06:25
Up to 15,000 vaccinations cancelled today following advice on AstraZeneca jab

Up to 15,000 vaccinations cancelled today following advice on AstraZeneca jab

HSE rescheduling appointments as Niac recommends not giving vaccine to under-60s

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 00:05
Huge reduction in number of seriously ill patients treated during pandemic

Huge reduction in number of seriously ill patients treated during pandemic

Many patients will deteriorate while waiting for treatment, conference hears

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 00:01
Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to patients under 60, Niac advises as appointments cancelled

Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to patients under 60, Niac advises as appointments cancelled

Dr Ronan Glynn said the change in advice was based on ‘an abundance of caution’

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 21:54
Covid-19 guidelines for pregnant women to be updated

Covid-19 guidelines for pregnant women to be updated

Evidence shows risk of virus to foetus causing stillbirth in six of seven reported cases

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 20:17
Coronavirus: 394 new cases and no further deaths reported in the State

Coronavirus: 394 new cases and no further deaths reported in the State

Latest figures show a further 12,475 doses of Covid-19 vaccinations administered

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 17:52
Vaccination and modified behaviour point us back towards normality

Vaccination and modified behaviour point us back towards normality

Analysis: Covid-19 rates still high but not among elderly as we move to cut economic carnage

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Six recent stillbirths in State linked to Covid-19

Six recent stillbirths in State linked to Covid-19

Officials consider whether to strengthen virus-related advice for pregnant women

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 00:29
Ministers fear new AstraZeneca curbs will slow vaccine rollout

Ministers fear new AstraZeneca curbs will slow vaccine rollout

Officials awaiting advice as drug linked to blood clots which have affected younger people

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 00:10
Covid-19: Lowest number of daily cases since mid-December – Glynn

Covid-19: Lowest number of daily cases since mid-December – Glynn

‘People’s efforts continue to make a real difference,’ says acting Chief Medical Officer

Sun Apr 11 2021 - 18:31
‘We’re not there yet’: Nphet warns against further easing of Covid restrictions

‘We’re not there yet’: Nphet warns against further easing of Covid restrictions

Plans to expand quarantine list next week as first Irish case of ‘rare’ blood clot investigated

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
Reopening of schools has had ‘minimal’ impact on Covid-19 case numbers - Nphet

Reopening of schools has had ‘minimal’ impact on Covid-19 case numbers - Nphet

Seven further deaths and 400 new cases reported on Thursday evening

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 20:08
Better days ahead for Covid-19 vaccine rollout as supply rises

Better days ahead for Covid-19 vaccine rollout as supply rises

Up to 960,000 vaccine doses expected to be delivered and 860,000 set to get dose in April

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 01:30
Fully vaccinated people may not have to isolate if identified as close contacts

Fully vaccinated people may not have to isolate if identified as close contacts

Nphet likely to consider lifting mask requirement as extra ‘vaccine bonus’

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 01:00
Public’s loss of faith in fairness of vaccine rollout must be addressed

Public’s loss of faith in fairness of vaccine rollout must be addressed

Analysis: ‘Queue jumping’ and lack of transparency compounding anger over progress

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 624 cases reported in State

Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 624 cases reported in State

Nphet member Dr Mary Horgan urges public to ‘think before they travel’ over Easter

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 18:25
Ireland can expect ‘large volume’ of vaccines in coming weeks, says AstraZeneca boss

Ireland can expect ‘large volume’ of vaccines in coming weeks, says AstraZeneca boss

Minister: ‘Absolutely no defence’ after Bray fee-paying school teachers get jabs from private Beacon Hospital

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 01:00
AstraZeneca executive: ‘Exciting’ weeks ahead as State to get large deliveries

AstraZeneca executive: ‘Exciting’ weeks ahead as State to get large deliveries

Pharma firm disappointed over failure to meet commitments, says Dan Wygal

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 01:00
Dublin great-grandmother (97) still waiting for vaccine against Covid-19

Dublin great-grandmother (97) still waiting for vaccine against Covid-19

Marie Brennan from Clontarf is housebound and was unable to her GP last month

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 15:50
A total of 584 Covid-19 cases and 20 new deaths recorded by Nphet

A total of 584 Covid-19 cases and 20 new deaths recorded by Nphet

Play dates ‘clearly’ a factor behind Covid-19 cases in children, says Paul Reid

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 13:46
AstraZeneca told it must deliver Covid vaccines to EU before exporting doses elsewhere

AstraZeneca told it must deliver Covid vaccines to EU before exporting doses elsewhere

Taoiseach says ‘leverage has to be there’ to ensure Europe ‘has sufficient vaccines’

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 01:29
Covid-19: Doubling in household visits cited as factor in case numbers plateauing

Covid-19: Doubling in household visits cited as factor in case numbers plateauing

Three further deaths and 606 more cases confirmed in the State

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 20:55
Brazilian variant P1 almost as prevalent in Ireland as UK

Brazilian variant P1 almost as prevalent in Ireland as UK

Republic has nine cases to Britain’s 10 of Covid version blamed for surge in Manaus city

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 03:34
Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 cases reported in State

Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 cases reported in State

Six classes in Longford school sent home after five Covid-19 cases confirmed

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 17:53
Cancer services will not fully resume until year-end under HSE's pandemic plan

Cancer services will not fully resume until year-end under HSE's pandemic plan

Outpatient appointments and elective procedures to be fully restored from June

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 03:34
Covid-19: Officials concerned at rise in cases among children

Covid-19: Officials concerned at rise in cases among children

Extra testing may be introduced to tackle high case numbers in some counties

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 19:58
Covid-19: Is there a fourth wave coming? One day’s figures do not tell us much

Covid-19: Is there a fourth wave coming? One day’s figures do not tell us much

Analysis: Pandemic severity best measured by death toll, and ICU and hospital figures

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 12:56
GP suspended by Medical Council over refusal to give Covid-19 vaccine

GP suspended by Medical Council over refusal to give Covid-19 vaccine

Gerard Waters of Celbridge a ‘conscientious objector’ who opposes jab and test referral

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 01:00
April 5th may see construction resume on a phased basis and extension of 5km travel limit

April 5th may see construction resume on a phased basis and extension of 5km travel limit

If Covid-19 cases remain high travel restrictions could be expanded only to 10km or perhaps 8km

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 01:32
Use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to resume on Saturday

Use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to resume on Saturday

National Immunisation Advisory Committee says use can begin after clotting concern

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 19:03
Covid-19: 10 further deaths and 507 more cases confirmed in the State

Covid-19: 10 further deaths and 507 more cases confirmed in the State

A year after first reported Covid-19 death in Northern Ireland, death toll reaches 2,877

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 17:45
105-year-old woman waiting three months for Covid-19 vaccine

105-year-old woman waiting three months for Covid-19 vaccine

Great-grandmother from Galway may be the oldest unvaccinated person in the State

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 14:06
Covid-19: Cabinet split on easing 5km limit in April as work from home advice to remain until June

Covid-19: Cabinet split on easing 5km limit in April as work from home advice to remain until June

Pessimism expressed on key metrics of hospitalisations, vaccinations and cases

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:41
Covid-19: Advice on working from home, travel to remain until June – Nphet

Covid-19: Advice on working from home, travel to remain until June – Nphet

No further deaths, as 582 more cases of coronavirus reported in the State

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 19:24
AstraZeneca: Rollout disrupted but safety system clearly working

AstraZeneca: Rollout disrupted but safety system clearly working

EMA determines vaccine safe and effective and its protection outweighs any risks

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 19:09
AstraZeneca suspension means first vaccine dose for vulnerable will not be complete until April

AstraZeneca suspension means first vaccine dose for vulnerable will not be complete until April

Decision to suspend AstraZeneca vaccine will see delay for thousands in high-risk category

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:36
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