Tag: Coronavirus Ireland
8 months ago
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Health Minister to unveil free Covid jab plan ahead of winter months

The plans will be very different to those of the past at the height of the pandemic

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9 months ago
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Ireland Covid lockdown latest as people still being jailed and fined for now outdated laws

Our special investigation found there have been more than 13,000 prosecutions under now outdated Covid laws. The figu...

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach tells HSE to use all resources available as Covid spike puts huge pressure on hospitals

The country’s CMO (Chief Medical Officer), Professor Breda Smith, has urged the public to wear masks as Covid cases s...

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over 1 year ago
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Government will consider re-introducing mandatory mask-wearing amid fears Covid is making Christm...

Covid cases are up 75% since the start of the month - and experts have advised people that they should wear masks.

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over 1 year ago
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Mask wearing returns to shops and public transport as CMO says we're in 'eye of Covid storm'

Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth recommends the wearing of mask this Christmas season

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over 1 year ago
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Doctor says people with coughs and colds should self-isolate as if they have Covid-19 and 'not ki...

'It will be a sad world when we can’t kiss babies. But if you have something and you’re not well, you shouldn’t be ki...

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach warns of shocking winter in hospitals over backlogged cancer cases after Covid

Covid saw huge deferment of many cases of cancer care and the health service

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over 1 year ago
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Long Covid affects one in five Irish people who tested positive for virus as HSE gives update on ...

The HSE has commissioned a report from HIQA to see what they can do with people presenting with long Covid

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almost 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: Professor Luke O'Neill in grim restrictions prediction as pandemic 'not over'

Professor Luke O'Neill thinks things could change by the winter.

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almost 2 years ago
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Covid situation taking a turn in Spain and Portugal but will it change entry requirements for Iri...

The entry requirements for Irish tourists heading to Spain were completely scrapped earlier this month

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almost 2 years ago
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Top Irish professor surprises RTE Prime Time viewers with Covid advice amid latest wave

He went on to add masks don't give an "absolute shield" and the virus has "taken advantage of some loopholes in our i...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ireland's Covid cases are rising - here's what the Taoiseach and experts have said

"What I would appeal to people is to get vaccinated, particularly those who have been recommended for a fourth vaccine."

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almost 2 years ago
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Dr Tony Holohan issues Covid warning and answers if 'additional restrictions' will be needed agai...

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control predicted last month that there could be a new Covid wave driv...

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almost 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: Update to mask wearing advice as cases begin to rise

Officials also said that no one should be "discouraged" from wearing a mask anywhere.

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almost 2 years ago
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HSE fears another Irish Covid wave is coming with ‘serious’ preparations underway behind the scenes

Stephen Donnelly expressed his concerns about the arrival of another dangerous wave of the virus and said he is 'watc...

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almost 2 years ago
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar warns of Covid 'summer wave' as grim winter predictions made

"Could be start of a summer wave. Immunity is waning though for sure. Please get your booster if you haven’t."

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about 2 years ago
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Stephen Donnelly seeks 'immediate' payment of Covid pandemic bonus to frontline healthcare workers

The special payment was first promised way back in January and has not been paid to anyone yet

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about 2 years ago
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Everything we know about Ireland's new Covid variant that's even more contagious - but will it ca...

'It might not be any worse than BA.2 or Omicron but in India right now, there are a series of new variants emerging.'

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about 2 years ago
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New Covid advisory group set up in Ireland to replace NPHET with Dr Tony Holohan to take lead

Popular expert Professor Luke O'Neill will also be part of the newly created team.

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about 2 years ago
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Rhinovirus symptoms: HSE advises those with coughs, runny noses and sore throats to stay at home

But how do you know if you have the common cold? Here's all you need to know.

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about 2 years ago
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Rhinovirus symptoms: HSE advises those with coughs, runny noses and sore throats to stay at home

How do you know if you have the common cold? Here's all you need to know including the symptoms to look out for

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about 2 years ago
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Five things you need to know about Ireland's current Covid outbreak and if it's about to ruin sum...

Are more Covid restrictions on the way? Here's the latest situation

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about 2 years ago
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Dr Tony Holohan's last update on Covid before leaving CMO role as surge in cases causes concern

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan issued an ominous warning last month

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about 2 years ago
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Leo Varadkar insists Ireland will not turn Covid restrictions 'on and off'

Leo Varadkar said any advice about additional public health measures being rolled out would have to come from the Chi...

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about 2 years ago
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Top professor says Covid cases will 'skyrocket' as new variant highly contagious and already spre...

"This makes it pretty close to measles, the most contagious disease we know about."

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about 2 years ago
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Many Irish shoppers unaware that one type of store still requires masks

“You should consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings, particularly on public transport,” the post on Twitte...

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about 2 years ago
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Ireland's Covid restrictions almost all end Monday but where do you still have to wear a mask?

"It is recommended to continue to use a face covering on public transport and in healthcare settings."

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about 2 years ago
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'Freedom Day' from Covid restrictions as Leo Varadkar confirms end of most rules

The decision was formally ratified at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning

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about 2 years ago
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirms end date for Covid restrictions as face mask rules to be lifted

You will no longer have to wear a mask in schools, shops, on public transport or at work

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about 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: Coalition leaders to meet as mask rules set to be lifted within days

It is expected that recommendations from NPHET on the mandatory wearing of masks will be accepted

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about 2 years ago
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End of Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland and NPHET signalled by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly

Minister for Health paid tribute to Dr Tony Holohan and his team of almost 40 advisers who will now go back to the da...

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about 2 years ago
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirms February 28 as date for end of masks law

NPHET gave the green light on Thursday night for the face masks rule to lapse

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about 2 years ago
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Leo Varadkar believes new 'culture' will see masks still worn even after mandate dropped

Government will soon drop the law on wearing facemasks, but it is the norm for people to wear them in Asian countries

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about 2 years ago
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NPHET 'agrees' to change face mask rules as Ireland Covid restrictions set to end

Mr McGrath said we should “let the children smile” again in our schools.

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about 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: Mask rules set to change in settings such as schools as NPHET to hold crunch talks

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan as well as other public health officials will meet on Thursday afternoon

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about 2 years ago
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Latest update on face masks in classrooms ahead of crunch NPHET meeting as petition signed by ove...

'Let the children smile' is the message from TD Mattie McGrath in his call for face masks in the classroom rule to be...

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over 2 years ago
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Ireland Covid restrictions latest as Dr Tony Holohan and experts eye change to one key rule

Medical chiefs meet for special meeting this Thursday where face masks will be top of the agenda

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over 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: Four things you need to know as restrictions decision made and mask future becomes...

'Irrespective of whether it is mandated or not, I would recommend that people would wear masks in retail and public t...

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over 2 years ago
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Covid Ireland: WHO chief's stark warning as he says pandemic 'isn't over' with new lockdowns in r...

'Depending on where you live, it might feel like the Covid-19 pandemic is almost over, or, it might feel like it is a...

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