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Health Minister in Northern Ireland extends Covid-19 powers for six more months

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and certainly no desire” to introduce any ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:34

National News

Nursing homes chief hits out at ‘incredulous’ delay in paying pandemic bonus

Groups representing healthcare workers have criticised an “incredulous” delay in receiving their pandemic bonus after it was revealed that the Government is now issuing a tender for the rollout. The Department of Health confirmed that the HSE is ...

19 Sept 2022 at 19:00

Local News

‘Students with financial concerns most likely to be affected by Covid stress’

Third-level students in Ireland who had financial concerns, a pre-existing illness or higher levels of psychological distress reported higher levels of stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has found. The study, carried out by the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 12:58

National News

Women at greater risk of developing long-Covid, UK study reveals

Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms than previously thought, new research suggests. The study found that while the most common symptoms include loss of smell, shortness of breath and chest pain, ...

25 Jul 2022 at 18:06

National News

Almost a third of Ireland’s total deaths from Covid occurred in nursing homes

Almost 30% of Ireland’s total deaths caused by Covid-19 occurred in nursing homes, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Between March 2020 and February 2022, there were 3,176 deaths from Covid-19 in ...

04 Aug 2022 at 13:13

National News

Almost 9% have received second Covid-19 vaccine booster

The average percentage of people who have received a second Covid-19 vaccine booster is almost 9% across the country’s Local Electoral Areas (LEAs), new figures show. Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:00

National News

Heart inflammation found in 1 in 8 Covid patients admitted to UK hospitals, study finds

One in eight people who were admitted to UK hospitals with Covid-19 between May 2020 and March 2021 were later diagnosed with myocarditis, or heart inflammation, research into the long-term effects of the virus has found. ...

23 May 2022 at 18:25

National News

Concern as two cases of new Covid-19 variant confirmed in Ireland

Two cases of a newly classified Covid-19 variant of concern have been confirmed in Ireland. On May 12 the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reclassified two sub-lineages of the Omicron variant of ...

22 May 2022 at 19:04

National News

Leo Varadkar self-isolating after positive antigen test for Covid-19

The Tanaiste is isolating after he tested positive for Covid-19 on an antigen test. Leo Varadkar had been due to attend an event in Ringaskiddy, Cork, later on Friday afternoon. A spokesperson for Mr Varadkar ...

25 Mar 2022 at 13:53

Taoiseach says there is no justification to impose further Covid restrictions

National News

Taoiseach says there is no justification for further Covid restrictions

The latest wave of Covid-19 to hit Ireland does not justify further restrictions, the Taoiseach has said. The Irish Government has been adamant in recent days that despite soaring Covid-19 cases, it is not ...

25 Mar 2022 at 11:17

National News

HSE warns of mounting pressure as Covid hospital cases rise 29% week-on-week

Irish hospitals are under serious pressure as staff treat a high volume of Covid-19 patients, health officials have warned. It comes as senior politicians insisted there will not be a return to any ...

24 Mar 2022 at 11:29

National News

Chief medical officer does not see need for more Covid restrictions – Varadkar

The chief medical officer does not see the need for further Covid restrictions despite a recent surge in case numbers, the Tanaiste has said. Leo Varadkar expressed his concern about rising ...

24 Mar 2022 at 09:49

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