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Coronavirus in Ireland: 22 outbreaks in nursing homes across country

Coronavirus in Ireland: 22 outbreaks in nursing homes across country

More than 2,600 confirmed cases in Republic with peak expected to hit by mid-April

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 17:25
Irish flight bringing PPE from China arrives in Dublin

Irish flight bringing PPE from China arrives in Dublin

Aer Lingus plane is first of 10 due to bring equipment back for State’s health service

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 18:50
Coronavirus: 14 more deaths as list of essential workers published by the Government

Coronavirus: 14 more deaths as list of essential workers published by the Government

North introduces sweeping powers; Local authorities to lead supports for people cocooning

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 21:52
Coronavirus: People told to stay at home in virtually all circumstances

Coronavirus: People told to stay at home in virtually all circumstances

Gardaí to mount major show of force over weekend to ensure compliance

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 23:45
Coronavirus: Healthcare worker in Republic dies after contracting virus

Coronavirus: Healthcare worker in Republic dies after contracting virus

Three more deaths and 302 new cases confirmed in the State on Friday

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 20:01
Coronavirus: Visiting family and friends risks virus spread, says Harris

Coronavirus: Visiting family and friends risks virus spread, says Harris

Ten more Covid-19 patients die and 255 new confirmed cases on Thursday

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 12:05
Coronavirus: Ten more die amid warning Ireland ‘only at beginning of the curve’

Coronavirus: Ten more die amid warning Ireland ‘only at beginning of the curve’

Record daily number of new confirmed cases with clusters of infection in health system

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 02:13
Why are 25% of confirmed Covid-19 cases health workers?

Why are 25% of confirmed Covid-19 cases health workers?

Coronavirus was barely in country when it cut through hospitals in Cork and Limerick

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 01:05
Coronavirus: Most deaths have been in settings such as hospitals and nursing homes

Coronavirus: Most deaths have been in settings such as hospitals and nursing homes

Experts due to meet again on Friday to discuss possible further measures to curb spread of virus

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 22:15
Coronavirus: 10 more deaths and 255 new cases confirmed in the Republic

Coronavirus: 10 more deaths and 255 new cases confirmed in the Republic

There have now been a total of 1,819 cases in the State and 19 fatalities

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 21:29
Life in an ICU during Covid-19: ‘There is no hugging someone who is upset’

Life in an ICU during Covid-19: ‘There is no hugging someone who is upset’

Coronavirus outbreak means protective gear is a key issue for intensive care staff

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 02:30
Coronavirus: Ireland could be quickly overwhelmed by new cases, report warns

Coronavirus: Ireland could be quickly overwhelmed by new cases, report warns

EU warning comes as two more patients with Covid-19 die, and 235 new cases reported

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 01:15
Coronavirus: Encouraging signs for Ireland in calm before surge

Coronavirus: Encouraging signs for Ireland in calm before surge

Scientific experts taking lead as Government supports advice rather than playing politics

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 235 new cases confirmed in Republic

Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 235 new cases confirmed in Republic

Two more deaths reported in North as Harris says country is just at beginning of the crisis

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 20:40
Covid-19: Italy, Austria and UK account for most imported cases

Covid-19: Italy, Austria and UK account for most imported cases

HSE report shows young people, while far less likely to get virus, have been hospitalised

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 17:46
Coronavirus: People seeking testing must now display two symptoms rather than one

Coronavirus: People seeking testing must now display two symptoms rather than one

One further death and 204 new confirmed cases reported as stocks of protective equipment run ‘low’

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 22:24
Coronavirus: Government closes non-essential shops as seventh death confirmed

Coronavirus: Government closes non-essential shops as seventh death confirmed

204 new cases in State as gatherings restricted to four people and measures extended until April 19th

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 21:41
CervicalCheck tribunal on screening claims postponed over coronavirus

CervicalCheck tribunal on screening claims postponed over coronavirus

221+ support group says delay may cause statute of limitation to be reached for some women

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 21:24
Coronavirus: Ban on all non-essential travel, commercial, social activity mooted

Coronavirus: Ban on all non-essential travel, commercial, social activity mooted

Cabinet to discuss ban on commercial, social activity and on all non-essential travel

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 00:11
Coronavirus: Government set to announce new travel, work restrictions

Coronavirus: Government set to announce new travel, work restrictions

Significant new restrictions on movement expected after death toll rises to six

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 23:07
Coronavirus: Delays in testing and tracing are the real problem

Coronavirus: Delays in testing and tracing are the real problem

Analysis: Average wait of up to a week for results undermines effectiveness of strategy

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 01:00
Gardaí could close public spaces under proposed coronavirus measures

Gardaí could close public spaces under proposed coronavirus measures

Stricter enforcement of social distancing considered following fourth Covid-19 death

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 00:24
Coronavirus: Fourth death confirmed in Republic as cases rise to 906 amid social distancing warnings

Coronavirus: Fourth death confirmed in Republic as cases rise to 906 amid social distancing warnings

Warnings over social distancing repeated as 121 new cases confirmed in the Republic

Sun Mar 22 2020 - 21:30
Coronavirus cases now confirmed in every county in Ireland

Coronavirus cases now confirmed in every county in Ireland

Man in east of the country becomes fourth person to die from Covid-19 in Republic

Sun Mar 22 2020 - 20:16
Daughter has been waiting since last Monday for a test – Dublin man

Daughter has been waiting since last Monday for a test – Dublin man

‘Here we are a week later and she still hasn’t been tested. It’s extraordinary,’ says father

Sun Mar 22 2020 - 18:38
Coronavirus: Government to ramp up support for laid-off workers

Coronavirus: Government to ramp up support for laid-off workers

Employers will be allowed to top up State’s €203-a-week unemployment payment

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 00:17
The State will now be able to detain people and restrict travel. Should it do so?

The State will now be able to detain people and restrict travel. Should it do so?

‘Lockdown’ is the next step Ireland is likely to take to cement the effectiveness of last week’s measures

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 19:35
Coronavirus: Community transmission now main cause of Irish cases

Coronavirus: Community transmission now main cause of Irish cases

Chief medical officer says importance of social distancing should be remembered on Mother’s Day

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 19:22
Crunching Ireland’s coronavirus numbers brings good and bad news

Crunching Ireland’s coronavirus numbers brings good and bad news

Just 2% of cases have required intensive care, but we are in ‘calm before the storm’ phase

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 18:33
Coronavirus Irish data: Two-thirds of first 271 cases are people under 55

Coronavirus Irish data: Two-thirds of first 271 cases are people under 55

Regional breakdown: Emergency team publishes analysis showing highest number of cases are in Dublin, Cork and Limerick

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 11:40
Coronavirus: Drastic new powers will allow authorities to lock down regions and keep people at home

Coronavirus: Drastic new powers will allow authorities to lock down regions and keep people at home

Further 74 cases reported bringing total that have contracted disease in Republic to 366

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 01:30
Coronavirus: 74 new cases confirmed in the Republic

Coronavirus: 74 new cases confirmed in the Republic

Northern Ireland to close schools, as Minister warns ‘many more’ will become unemployed

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 22:07
Coronavirus: 300 dentists criticise guidance and seek halt to elective services

Coronavirus: 300 dentists criticise guidance and seek halt to elective services

Many dental practices scale back amid warnings the profession is ‘on the brink of collapse’

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 17:28
Coronavirus: Some HSE home care may be withdrawn because of pandemic

Coronavirus: Some HSE home care may be withdrawn because of pandemic

With increasing number of carers and older people going into self-isolation, industry is seeking emergency measures for sector

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 15:08
Testing delays a dangerous obstacle in battle against coronavirus

Testing delays a dangerous obstacle in battle against coronavirus

Glitches, ‘pinch-points’ and shortages must be solved as this week vital to Ireland’s health

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 00:21
Coronavirus: HSE emergency line ‘inundated’ with general queries

Coronavirus: HSE emergency line ‘inundated’ with general queries

Health body says it may run out of testing kits for a period while new supplies awaited

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 16:50
Coronavirus testing capacity under strain as demand surges

Coronavirus testing capacity under strain as demand surges

At least 90% of close contacts need to be tracked down to push Covid-19 back

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 01:32
Coronavirus: 40,000 close contacts ‘will have to be traced’ by end of week

Coronavirus: 40,000 close contacts ‘will have to be traced’ by end of week

Irish residents advised not to leave country as exponential leap in cases expected

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 01:03
Covid-19 patients with best chance of survival to be prioritised

Covid-19 patients with best chance of survival to be prioritised

More lives likely to be saved by prioritisation, Medical Council tells doctors

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 06:21
Coronavirus: People are scared but they want the truth

Coronavirus: People are scared but they want the truth

We’re headed towards an Italian-style meltdown if we don’t act quickly

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 00:12
Coronavirus: Second death in Republic as US extends travel ban to Ireland

Coronavirus: Second death in Republic as US extends travel ban to Ireland

France to shut shops, restaurants; Coveney warns against non-essential journeys to Poland

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 20:13
Coronavirus: Ireland to see ramping up of testing amid jump in new cases

Coronavirus: Ireland to see ramping up of testing amid jump in new cases

Government issues travel warning as borders across the world start to shut to tackle pandemic

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 03:01
Coronavirus travel warning: Coveney urges ‘high degree of caution’ before travel to other EU states

Coronavirus travel warning: Coveney urges ‘high degree of caution’ before travel to other EU states

Total of 119 cases confirmed on island of Ireland as Trump declares national emergency in US

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 22:23
Coronavirus: Funerals to be held under controlled conditions

Coronavirus: Funerals to be held under controlled conditions

Families will be allowed to say goodbye to deceased in coffin, but cannot kiss the body

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 12:34
Coronavirus: Restrictions imposed on people returning from Spain and Italy

Coronavirus: Restrictions imposed on people returning from Spain and Italy

Anyone returning from Italy and Spain will be met by health workers at airport

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 10:42
Coronavirus: Restrictions could remain in force for months, doctors warn

Coronavirus: Restrictions could remain in force for months, doctors warn

Number of cases jumped by 63% in a single day as school, colleges, public institutions close

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 09:46
Ireland is ‘exactly 14 days behind Italy’ in terms of coronavirus cases

Ireland is ‘exactly 14 days behind Italy’ in terms of coronavirus cases

Doctors say Ireland will reach capacity quickly if we follow transmission model seen in other countries

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 09:42
Coronavirus plan sees Ireland embark on vast social experiment

Coronavirus plan sees Ireland embark on vast social experiment

Unlike in the UK, policymakers here felt they had only one option: strike hard now

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 01:30
Coronavirus: 27 new cases bring total to 70 in the Republic

Coronavirus: 27 new cases bring total to 70 in the Republic

Nine clusters of cases identified as schools and colleges are closed until March 29th

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 21:39
Coronavirus: Schools, colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland to shut

Coronavirus: Schools, colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland to shut

‘Acting together, as one nation, we can save many lives’: Taoiseach announces measures

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 18:32
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