Over half of people with Covid-19 in Ireland have recovered in the community
Tonight, the Chief Medical Officer shared new figures on those who have recovered in Ireland.
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Private nursing homes have reported they are struggling to get on-site visits from GPs.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 49 deaths and 631 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have given an update this evening on the spread of the virus in Ireland.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 28 deaths and 936 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials are giving an update this evening on the outbreak in Ireland.
View ArticleHealth officials to consider expanding testing criteria for Covid-19 again
The focus now is on residential facilities such as nursing homes.
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The team was convened at the end of January this year to coordinate the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The chief medical officer told reporters this evening that NPHET’s advice to the government is unlikely to change.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 34 deaths and 221 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The Department of Health has provided an update on the outbreak in Ireland.
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Holohan said the questions he was asked by ministers last week were ‘reasonable and sensible’.
View ArticleTony Holohan: We know that visitors did not bring the virus into nursing homes
The chief medical officer said that it was always a risk that healthcare staff could spread the virus.
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The team usually meets on a Friday but the CMO said the government will have a number of considerations to discuss.
View ArticleTaoiseach advises public to wear face coverings on public transport and in...
The use of face coverings will not be made a legal requirement.
View ArticlePhase One: Here's what's allowed from today as Covid-19 restrictions eased
Hardware stores, garden centres and golf are all a possibility now.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 4 deaths and 88 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on Ireland’s first day in Phase One.
View ArticleDr Tony Holohan: 'We have effectively extinguished the virus from the community'
Community transmission is ‘very, very low’ says the chief medical officer.
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HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said he was aware of one case where test results were shared with an employer.
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Tony Holohan suggested that the weather this weekend might help people follow the public health rules.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 17 deaths and 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Chief Medical Officer briefed Cabinet ministers earlier today.
View ArticleThree-month immunity advice for healthcare staff not to be extended to...
Healthcare staff have been told they can act as if they are immune from Covid-19 for three months after recovering.
View ArticleHouse parties being 'organised with abandon', warns Chief Medical Officer
Dr Tony Holohan was speaking ahead of a planned easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Monday.
View ArticleDaily Department of Health briefings to drop to two days a week as Ireland...
The Department of Health has held daily press briefings since the start of the crisis.
View ArticleCoronavirus: Two deaths and four new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the situation in Ireland.
View ArticleCoronavirus: Five deaths and 15 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the pandemic in Ireland.
View ArticleDr Tony Holohan to step away from work as Chief Medical Officer for family...
Dr Ronan Glynn has been appointed Acting Chief Medical Officer.
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Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are among those to thank Dr Holohan.
View ArticleProfile: Who is new Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn?
Glynn is taking over the role after Dr Tony Holohan announced he is stepping aside for family reasons.
View ArticleCoronavirus: No deaths and 14 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
View ArticleDr. Ronan Glynn releases video to 'clarify' confusion into 'simple message'
In his message, Glynn acknowledged that yesterday’s measures may seem “unfair” for a “nation which loves sport”.
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The acting CMO said the event should not have taken place.
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The Acting Chief Medical Officer noted that they were monitoring the increase of cases in Dublin.
View ArticleDr Ronan Glynn appeals to Dubliners to limit contacts during Covid-19 'window...
“Prioritise the people that you need to see, but keep groups small and see them regularly, rather than meeting lots of different people from lots of different households,” the CMO said.
View ArticleContact tracers to begin asking community transmission cases about visits to...
Currently around one in four cases are identified as community transmission.
View ArticleHealth Minister thanks Ronan Glynn for 'tireless effort' as acting CMO
Dr Tony Holohan is returning as chief medical officer tomorrow.
View ArticleExplainer: The logistical challenges for the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine
The news yesterday was really positive, but there are practical considerations to bear in mind.
View ArticleTony Holohan: 'Re-examine your plans and limit your social contacts as much...
The CMO has written to the government recommending new restrictions after Christmas.
View Article'Don't meet up': Holohan urges people to cut down contacts and avoid crowds
The Chief Medical Officer urged people to stay at home, not to meet up and to stay away from pubs and restaurants and to avoid crowds.
View ArticleDr Holohan says 'no reason' to change his view on possibility of up to 1,000...
Meanwhile, the latest letter from the Chief Medical Officer said that ‘optimistic’ projections show between 800 and 1,600 cases per day at the end of January.
View ArticleHolohan to the vaccinated: 'You can now get back out there and restart many...
Dr Tony Holohan has written an open letter to those who are fully vaccinated, advising them to trust in the protection a Covid vaccine gives them.
View Article'Dark cloud on the horizon': Holohan flags concerns over Indian variant
Both case numbers and hospitalisations have remained steady as vaccination continues to roll out.
View ArticleCoronavirus: 1,015 cases as CMO warns of outbreaks arising from symptomatic...
The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.
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