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# close contacts

Last year
2022
HSE updates online advice for boosted close contacts, detailing additional restrictions
Although close contacts in this situation are no longer required to restrict their movements, they are advised to follow a number of other measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.
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Feb 10th 2022, 5:41 PM
Do boosted close contacts need to restrict their movements?
Well, about that…
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Jan 28th 2022, 9:00 PM
Isolation rules for close contacts are being relaxed from today — here's a look at the changes
The new, more relaxed regime is being put in place largely to alleviate staffing issues across the economy.
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Jan 14th 2022, 6:00 AM
As close contact rules change in Ireland, what's the advice in other parts of the world?
The rules are different across the board. Let’s take a closer look.
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Jan 12th 2022, 6:00 PM
Boosted close contacts won't have to restrict movements from Friday as govt aims to strike 'balance'
Close contacts who have no symptoms and are boosted will not be required to restrict movements.
Close contacts who have no symptoms and are boosted will not be required to restrict movements.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended the blanket move for close contacts, citing Ireland's vaccination levels.
The INMO has questioned the new advice and called for modelling on how it may impact the health system.
No change to hospitality restrictions until February at the earliest, Taoiseach confirms
CMO: Up to 500,000 people in Ireland were likely infected with Covid-19 last week
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Jan 12th 2022, 1:28 PM
No change to hospitality restrictions until February at the earliest, Taoiseach confirms
Micheál Martin said that Cabinet would discuss the restrictions on hospitality again at the end of January.
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Jan 12th 2022, 12:32 PM
Cabinet expected to sign off on scrapping of isolation for close contacts with no symptoms
Minister Catherine Martin will also bring a memo seeking to publish the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill.
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Jan 12th 2022, 6:45 AM
Supermarkets and hauliers struggling with 'higher than normal' rates of staff shortages
Amid industry pressure, the Taoiseach said NPHET will keep the isolation period for close contacts under review.
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Jan 5th 2022, 3:16 PM
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Here's what to do if you're a close contact of someone who has Covid-19
The HSE has added more detail to its guidelines depending on a person’s vaccination status.
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Dec 22nd 2021, 3:37 PM
What does the data we have tell us about Covid-19 outbreaks in this school year?
A shift in how Covid-19 cases in schools are being dealt with has taken place this week – so how bad is transmission?
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Nov 21st 2021, 7:00 AM
Household close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases now must restrict movements for 5 days
The measures are effective immediately.
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Nov 16th 2021, 6:56 PM
HSE says 'disappearing' list on online portal is intentional for close contacts in schools
It was highlighted that a positive case’s close contacts disappeared when the ‘school setting’ option was selected.
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Nov 14th 2021, 11:00 AM
Poll: Will you make an effort to reduce your social contacts in light of rising Covid-19 cases?
NPHET has advised the public to reduce their social contacts this winter.
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Nov 4th 2021, 8:30 AM
Close contact guidance for children aged 12 and under changes today - here are the new rules
Asymptomatic children who become close contacts in school will no longer have to restrict their movements.
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Sep 27th 2021, 6:10 AM
Covid-19: 12,000 students deemed close contacts are out of school
About 1,200 schools now having identified a case among students.
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Sep 7th 2021, 11:42 AM
Cork unable to play All-Ireland U20 hurling final after 'member of group' tests positive for Covid-19
Cork were due to play Galway next Saturday.
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Aug 1st 2021, 7:32 PM
Lions confirm another Covid case as much-changed 23 named for Sharks game
A player has tested positive, while the Lions have identified 12 close contacts.
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Jul 7th 2021, 6:21 PM
Wexford chairman calls for Clare boss Lohan to retract 'outrageous' comments
The fall-out continues from the recent National Hurling League fixture between the counties.
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May 24th 2021, 1:00 PM
Close contact tracing conducted in over 100 schools last week as cases in young people rise
The positivity rate after mass testing in schools last week was 2.4%.
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Mar 16th 2021, 6:11 PM
NPHET recommends new testing regime to reduce number of days of restricted movement for close contacts
NPHET has written to Government.
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Feb 10th 2021, 2:37 PM
Tracing the start of the Third Wave: Over 3,000 close contact tests from socialising in November and early December
Household settings made up the largest number of close contacts referred for a Day 0 test.
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Jan 31st 2021, 12:05 AM
HSE says cases need to drop at a 'consistent level' before it can resume testing close contacts
Covid-19 testing criteria for close contacts changed last month.
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Jan 27th 2021, 5:55 PM
'It's a very big worry' - Ireland women's squad affected by Covid-19 ahead of Germany qualifier
While none of Vera Pauw’s squad have tested positive for coronavirus yet, a number have been ruled out of the final group game.
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Nov 22nd 2020, 2:18 PM
Specific limit on number of close contacts a potential restriction after Level 5 lifts
Limits on the number of close contacts could be used to keep transmission low after Level 5 restrictions are eased.
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Nov 7th 2020, 2:24 PM
CMO and Deputy CMO lay out the figures behind Covid-19 testing in schools
Close contact testing in schools has yielded a positivity rate of 2.8%.
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Oct 20th 2020, 7:07 PM
Half of close contacts not showing up for second Covid-19 test
Close contacts are tested twice whether they have symptoms or not.
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Oct 20th 2020, 6:14 PM
HSE urges people to reduce contacts with average for positive case now at six
CEO Paul Reid said the numbers failing to turn up for their swab appointments has reduced now.
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Sep 24th 2020, 3:54 PM
'A real cause of concern': One in four close contacts failing to show up for first Covid-19 test
HSE CEO Paul Reid has said contact tracing teams now have to spend time convincing close contacts to go for a test.
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Jul 22nd 2020, 4:15 PM
HSE says just one meat plant where contact tracing is at '60-70%'
Minister Simon Harris said yesterday that there “are a number of cases in which there are contact and communications difficulties”.
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Jun 5th 2020, 8:46 AM
'It's not surprising there's confusion': Glynn aims to provide clarity on 'two-hours-in-a-room' guidance
If someone attended a two-hour meeting and was then diagnosed, others in the room could be considered close contacts and have to self-isolate.
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May 20th 2020, 8:39 PM
Covid-19: Close contacts will be tested twice - on day 1 and day 7 - whether or not they have symptoms
The move has been welcomed as Ireland starts to slowly ease restrictions.
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May 18th 2020, 8:41 AM