Coronavirus: Cavan ranks highest for incidence per 100,000 peopleMore than 1 per cent of the population of county has contracted Covid-19Thu May 14 2020 - 13:51
Coronavirus: Irish Covid test-and-trace system far slower than experts recommendProcess takes average of nine days says HSE, but experts say this must be within 72 hours to stop spread of virusTue May 12 2020 - 02:17
Ongoing delays threaten to derail loosening up of restrictionsIt seems like Groundhog Day with continuing delays in Covid-19 testing and contact tracingTue May 12 2020 - 02:04
‘Unacceptable’ delays in testing for staff in mental health units – CommissionMental Health Commission criticises ‘inconsistencies’ in staff testing for Covid-19Tue May 12 2020 - 02:02
No plan to make face-masks compulsory, says Tony HolohanConcern expressed as 43 per cent of population believe worst of pandemic is overMon May 11 2020 - 19:21
Postmortems done on just five confirmed Covid-19 fatalitiesAutopsies can reveal whether coronavirus caused death or was one factor among othersMon May 11 2020 - 01:00
New measures for reopening will see Irish workplaces change beyond recognitionMeasures drawn up by Government, unions and employers to be monitored by HSASat May 09 2020 - 07:30
Covid-19: We're only half way at best and the road ahead looks like a long slogEffective system for tracking virus will require results of tests available much quickerSat May 09 2020 - 01:07
Covid-19: Over 560 staff at meat-processing plants infected, says NPHETA further 27 people have died of disease, as 156 new cases confirmedFri May 08 2020 - 20:31
Mixed reaction to announcement of Rome assent to transfer of site at St Vincent’sCall for correspondence between Sisters of Charity and Vatican to be made publicFri May 08 2020 - 16:20
Coronavirus: Marginalised groups to become new frontline in battle against diseaseMater Hospital unit will work with Roma, Travellers and other groupsFri May 08 2020 - 06:48
Number of new Covid-19 cases lowest in over six weeksHolohan: ‘Our behaviours are crucial in maintaining our progress’Fri May 08 2020 - 06:05
Woman says cancer treatment she had to fund herself has helped tackle her diseasePatient’s health insurer refused to fund the intervention necessaryThu May 07 2020 - 19:24
Harris defends Ireland’s ‘slow and steady’ unwinding of coronavirus restrictionsSaving lives remains the focus Minister says following comments from New Zealand prime ministerWed May 06 2020 - 02:24
Coronavirus: Irish death toll rises to 1,339 as public urged to ‘preserve progress’ madeNumber of confirmed Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday is lowest in more than a monthTue May 05 2020 - 18:09
Over-70s advised not to stop and talk when outside exercisingThose cocooning told to avoid contact with other people and not to go to the shopsTue May 05 2020 - 13:03
Flu vaccine offer to be extended over Covid-19 second-wave risksMinister seeks seasonal vaccination for children and others in recognised at-risk groupsTue May 05 2020 - 00:48
Patients warned on ‘sitting out’ ailments not linked to Covid-19Health system stuck in ‘paralysis mode’ for the past two months during pandemic crisisTue May 05 2020 - 00:38
No need to use gloves when shopping or outdoors – HSEWashing hands regularly and properly will prevent against spread of Covid-19, says Prof Martin CormicanTue May 05 2020 - 00:02
Coronavirus death toll in Republic now at 1,319 as 16 people dieTotal of 125 outbreaks of Covid-19 reported in private housesMon May 04 2020 - 20:21
Coronavirus: Outbreaks in private houses double as ICU beds scarce in some hospitalsCavan has highest incidence of coronavirus, followed by Dublin and MonaghanMon May 04 2020 - 13:49
Coronavirus: Disability and mental health units at riskHSE expects many more outbreaks in long-term residential settingsMon May 04 2020 - 08:09
Coronavirus: Warning of ‘apocalyptic’ surge in non Covid-19 waiting listsHSE to play catch-up and treat thousands of patients with other conditionsMon May 04 2020 - 03:05
Contact tracing app: One in four must use to curb Covid-19 spreadData will be held on phone, not centrally, to 'mitigate' data protection concerns – HSEMon May 04 2020 - 00:43
Coronavirus claims 19 more lives as 330 new cases reportedHSE says it will be able to test 100,000 a week by mid-MaySun May 03 2020 - 18:28
Phased lifting of Covid-19 restrictions to begin on May 18thTaoiseach warns restrictions will be reimposed in event of coronavirus ‘second wave’Sat May 02 2020 - 01:00
Face-coverings may be required in shops and on public transport, says Dr HolohanChief Medical Officer says guidance being developed as part of restriction easingFri May 01 2020 - 20:51
Coronavirus: What we know so far about lifting the lockdownWhat restrictions will be lifted first? When will schools reopen? Will the 2km limit increase?Fri May 01 2020 - 18:34
Coronavirus: Further 34 people die in State of Covid-19Another 221 new confirmed cases reported, lowest number of cases since April 1stFri May 01 2020 - 18:04
Coronavirus: Contact tracing taking ‘too long’ and app should be considered, GP saysReports of success of remedesivir drug in treating virus encouraging, says Paddy MallonThu Apr 30 2020 - 11:22
Easing Covid-19 restrictions - New cases 'must fall first' but some sports may return in early phaseSome sporting and recreation facilities could reopen in an early phase of easing lockdownThu Apr 30 2020 - 08:00
Nursing homes account for 50 per cent of coronavirus deaths in IrelandSeven out of 10 patients recovered from virus, figures revealThu Apr 30 2020 - 07:26
Coronavirus: Two crucial factors will inform decision to end lockdownDecision will be based on how system is coping, and whether numbers are sufficiently positiveThu Apr 30 2020 - 02:02
Coronavirus claims additional 31 lives in Republic as toll reaches 1,190A further 376 cases of Covid-19 have also been reported in the StateWed Apr 29 2020 - 21:56
Revealed: Phased plan to exit coronavirus lockdown in Ireland may see cafes reopen by midsummerProgress through phases will not happen unless number of key targets are metWed Apr 29 2020 - 03:00
Call for preparations for next winter’s flu season to begin immediatelyFormer IMO president says measures should include the provision of flu vaccine to childrenWed Apr 29 2020 - 00:52
Coronavirus: People will have to get used to ‘new normal’, Holohan warnsIrish public urged to ‘stay the course’ as another 59 deaths from Covid-19 reportedTue Apr 28 2020 - 19:49
Coronavirus: Border county case spike unlikely to be ‘spillover’ from North, says HolohanCavan’s Covid-19 incidence exceeds Dublin amid calls for an investigation into virus 'hot spots' along BorderTue Apr 28 2020 - 07:24
Covid-19 cases generally increase the closer one gets to the BorderSouth and North have taken different paths during the outbreak on travel restrictions, testing, school closures and isolation periodsTue Apr 28 2020 - 01:49
Clusters of Covid-19 infections spread to 211 nursing homesAlmost 60 per cent of virus deaths associated with residential facilities and nursing homesMon Apr 27 2020 - 21:30
Coronavirus: 18 more deaths reported in State bringing total to 1,102Nursing home patients with Covid-19 less likely to be hospitalised for treatment, figures showMon Apr 27 2020 - 20:03
Covid-19 cases in Cavan exceed Dublin as incidence in Border counties riseNorthern Ireland has had more cases and deaths relative to population than RepublicMon Apr 27 2020 - 13:32
Doctors seek new solutions for helping seriously ill Covid-19 patientsPotential coronavirus treatments remain experimental due to lack of good trial dataThu Apr 23 2020 - 02:31
Coronavirus: Up to 400 people on waiting list for call confirming diagnosisContact tracing cannot begin until initial call is madeWed Apr 22 2020 - 03:15
Coronavirus: Government may ease restrictions in stages from May 5thVaradkar says by end of April Cabinet will have considered plan to reopen societyWed Apr 22 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: More than 9,000 people have recovered, 44 more deaths reportedRepublic has 730 lab-confirmed deaths, with further 108 suspected deaths in care settingsTue Apr 21 2020 - 18:43
China-based Corkman in the right place at the right time for IrelandDr Paul O’Brien used his connections in China to help source PPE and share expertiseTue Apr 21 2020 - 02:22
Nursing or care homes account for almost 60% of coronavirus-related deathsOne in five residents believed to have died of Covid-19 were never tested for diseaseTue Apr 21 2020 - 00:51
Coronavirus: Health chief warns against ‘complacency’ after 77 more deathsRe-opening pubs would be ‘at odds’ with distancing measures, says HolohanMon Apr 20 2020 - 20:18
Equipment from China will allow for rapid testing service for virusExtra equipment means Ireland is not reliant on a single supply system, says Dr Paul O’BrienMon Apr 20 2020 - 18:44
