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# coronavirus - Friday 16 September, 2022

New Omicron-specific vaccines to be rolled out as boosters from next month, Health Minister says

Sep 16th 2022, 7:18 PM 19,359 Views 21 Comments

Anyone who is eligible for both a flu vaccine and a Covid booster vaccine can receive them at the same time from next month.

# coronavirus - Monday 12 September, 2022

EU medicines watchdog approves vaccine targeting Omicron sub-variants

# EMA

EU medicines watchdog approves vaccine targeting Omicron sub-variants

Sep 12th 2022, 8:16 PM 12,133 Views 7 Comments

European nations have been keen to rush through the new generation of jabs so they can start booster campaigns ahead of a feared Covid surge in the latter part of this year.

# coronavirus - Thursday 1 September, 2022

European Medicines Agency approves first Omicron-specific Covid vaccines

# Jabs

European Medicines Agency approves first Omicron-specific Covid vaccines

Updated Sep 1st 2022, 2:42 PM 15,453 Views 10 Comments

The so-called “bivalent” vaccines protect against the earlier BA.1 strain of Omicron, but do not target the latest strains.

People aged 12-49 with long-term conditions can now get another Covid vaccine booster dose

# Second Booster

People aged 12-49 with long-term conditions can now get another Covid vaccine booster dose

Sep 1st 2022, 6:15 AM 9,649 Views 7 Comments

Healthcare workers are also now being invited to book their next booster.

# coronavirus - Thursday 25 August, 2022

# Booster

People aged 50 and over can now get their Covid-19 booster vaccine

Aug 25th 2022, 7:44 AM 15,661 Views 5 Comments

From today, this age group can book their booster appointment.

# coronavirus - Friday 19 August, 2022

People with 'mild' Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

# Coronavirus

People with 'mild' Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

Aug 19th 2022, 10:19 AM 21,689 Views 11 Comments

The research is the first to reveal how long infectiousness lasts after coronavirus infection in the community.

# coronavirus - Thursday 18 August, 2022

People aged 55 and over can now get another Covid-19 booster dose

# Covid Booster

People aged 55 and over can now get another Covid-19 booster dose

Aug 18th 2022, 11:32 AM 26,628 Views 8 Comments

People who are more than 16 weeks pregnant are also now invited to book their next booster.

# coronavirus - Thursday 11 August, 2022

# Misinformation

HSE flagged over 3,000 Covid-19 social media posts due to misinformation

Aug 11th 2022, 1:05 PM 9,827 Views 15 Comments

Most of the flagged posts were on Twitter.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 10 August, 2022

Pregnant women and people over 60 can now book a second Covid booster

# Booster Vaccines

Pregnant women and people over 60 can now book a second Covid booster

Aug 10th 2022, 6:30 AM 23,453 Views 36 Comments

The HSE said appointments will be available from Monday.

# coronavirus - Sunday 7 August, 2022

'Other crises are vying for our attention': Why people have stopped talking about Covid-19

# What Pandemic

'Other crises are vying for our attention': Why people have stopped talking about Covid-19

Aug 7th 2022, 12:05 AM 26,468 Views 36 Comments

Although the pandemic is still a significant worry for some, its public prominence has largely faded away.
Behaviours aimed at avoiding infection like limiting contacts or travel declined even as cases rose quickly earlier in the summer.
Experts say other crises such as the war in Ukraine, inflation, and climate change have occupied the forefront of most minds, Lauren Boland reports.

# coronavirus - Thursday 4 August, 2022

Most Covid-19 deaths in Ireland occurred in hospitals and nursing homes, analysis shows

# Covid Deaths

Most Covid-19 deaths in Ireland occurred in hospitals and nursing homes, analysis shows

Aug 4th 2022, 2:16 PM 16,389 Views 30 Comments

People aged 65 and older accounted for 91% of Covid-19 deaths between March 2020 and February 2022.

# coronavirus - Saturday 30 July, 2022

Joe Biden re-enters isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 again

# Joevid

Joe Biden re-enters isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 again

Jul 30th 2022, 8:06 PM 57,662 Views 57 Comments

The US president contracted the virus last week but came out of isolation on Wednesday after returning two negative antigens.

# coronavirus - Thursday 28 July, 2022

Covid-19 testing for general population set to end this autumn

# Testing Regime

Covid-19 testing for general population set to end this autumn

Jul 28th 2022, 6:15 AM 35,928 Views 32 Comments

The Government accepted the advice from Interim Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth.

Europol: Terror groups used Covid-19 misinformation to 'advance their narrative'

# Terror Report

Europol: Terror groups used Covid-19 misinformation to 'advance their narrative'

Jul 28th 2022, 12:05 AM 14,223 Views 0 Comments

The EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report found terror groups were targeting young isolated people during the Covid-19 restrictions.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 27 July, 2022

Pair of new studies point to natural Covid origin in Wuhan animal market

# Coronavirus

Pair of new studies point to natural Covid origin in Wuhan animal market

Jul 27th 2022, 8:04 AM 28,598 Views 59 Comments

Answering whether the disease transferred naturally from animals, or was due to a lab accident, is considered vital to averting the next pandemic.

# coronavirus - Saturday 23 July, 2022

Biden likely has highly contagious Covid-19 strain but symptoms improving, doctors say

# Covid Diagnosis

Biden likely has highly contagious Covid-19 strain but symptoms improving, doctors say

Updated Jul 23rd 2022, 6:37 PM 34,815 Views 24 Comments

The US president completed his first full day of Paxlovid, the antiviral therapy treatment meant to reduce the severity of Covid.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 20 July, 2022

Broadcasting watchdog rejects 11 complaints about Covid-19 segment on The Pat Kenny Show

# BAI COMPLAINTS

Broadcasting watchdog rejects 11 complaints about Covid-19 segment on The Pat Kenny Show

Jul 20th 2022, 1:09 PM 30,360 Views 0 Comments

The Newstalk programme interviewed Health Minister Stephen Donnelly about Covid last October.

# coronavirus - Friday 15 July, 2022

79% of people in favour of mandatory mask-wearing in at least one setting

# Red C Poll

79% of people in favour of mandatory mask-wearing in at least one setting

Jul 15th 2022, 12:05 AM 36,816 Views 79 Comments

More people in older age groups said they would like to see masks made mandatory.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 13 July, 2022

Fall in number of Covid-19 cases compared to last week, latest figures show

# Coronavirus

Fall in number of Covid-19 cases compared to last week, latest figures show

Jul 13th 2022, 7:37 PM 20,251 Views 8 Comments

Laois, Waterford and Tipperary have the highest incidence rates among cases confirmed through PCR tests.

# coronavirus - Monday 11 July, 2022

Number of people in hospital with Covid-19 tops 1,000 for the first time in three months

# Coronavirus

Number of people in hospital with Covid-19 tops 1,000 for the first time in three months

Updated Jul 11th 2022, 10:13 AM 29,722 Views 42 Comments

It comes as the EU recommends that people over 60 be offered a second booster vaccine.

# coronavirus - Saturday 9 July, 2022

Immunologist says boosters must be used 'at the right time' to protect against winter Covid wave

# Coronavirus

Immunologist says boosters must be used 'at the right time' to protect against winter Covid wave

Jul 9th 2022, 12:05 AM 34,120 Views 40 Comments

Professor Christine Loscher told The Journal that there needs to be a “coordinated response” to deal with future waves of the virus.

# coronavirus - Thursday 7 July, 2022

Hospitals 'under considerable pressure' due to Covid, Holohan says in final pandemic report

# Coronavirus

Hospitals 'under considerable pressure' due to Covid, Holohan says in final pandemic report

Jul 7th 2022, 5:41 PM 15,977 Views 4 Comments

Dr Tony Holohan stepped down as Chief Medical Officer this week.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 6 July, 2022

Hospital consultant says people with Long Covid have been accused of exaggerating illness

# Oireachtas Committee

Hospital consultant says people with Long Covid have been accused of exaggerating illness

Jul 6th 2022, 2:20 PM 31,514 Views 19 Comments

Professor Jack Lambert has called on the Government to provide more resources and treatment for people suffering from the illness.

# coronavirus - Tuesday 5 July, 2022

'Serious' criminal trials in Dublin being delayed due to ongoing rise of Covid-19 cases

# Courts

'Serious' criminal trials in Dublin being delayed due to ongoing rise of Covid-19 cases

Jul 5th 2022, 6:02 PM 11,742 Views 0 Comments

At least three courts at the Criminal Courts of Justice were not able to sit as a result of parties involved in cases having to isolate.

People with Covid symptoms must self-isolate but most don’t need a test, interim CMO explains

# Breda Smyth

People with Covid symptoms must self-isolate but most don’t need a test, interim CMO explains

Jul 5th 2022, 5:06 PM 45,870 Views 45 Comments

Testing is now being targeted at medically vulnerable people.

Chinese city of 13 million shuts down again to avoid Covid 'explosion'

# Coronavirus

Chinese city of 13 million shuts down again to avoid Covid 'explosion'

Jul 5th 2022, 3:58 PM 22,865 Views 9 Comments

The city of Xi’an endured a month-long lockdown at the end of last year.

# coronavirus - Monday 4 July, 2022

Taoiseach: Covid-19 'a significant disruptor' in society but we have left the 'emergency phase'

# Summer Wave

Taoiseach: Covid-19 'a significant disruptor' in society but we have left the 'emergency phase'

Jul 4th 2022, 4:43 PM 17,753 Views 20 Comments

Micheál Martin said he “can’t predict” what will happen in the autumn but that vaccination remains key.

# coronavirus - Saturday 2 July, 2022

Covid-19 and industrial action in France blamed for cancelled weekend Aer Lingus flights

# Grounded

Covid-19 and industrial action in France blamed for cancelled weekend Aer Lingus flights

Jul 2nd 2022, 4:18 PM 24,919 Views 32 Comments

The cancellations by the airline include three return flights today and three return flights tomorrow.

Summer Covid wave causing 'havoc' for businesses struggling with staff shortages

# Knock-on Effects

Summer Covid wave causing 'havoc' for businesses struggling with staff shortages

Jul 2nd 2022, 12:02 AM 47,796 Views 26 Comments

With infection levels high, there are knock-on effects across several sectors.
The hospitality sector was already short-staffed before the recent wave.
Unions are calling for increased protections including the INMO in hospitals.

# coronavirus - Thursday 30 June, 2022

With cases on the rise, what is the current advice if you catch Covid-19?

# Coronavirus

With cases on the rise, what is the current advice if you catch Covid-19?

Jun 30th 2022, 6:10 AM 78,127 Views 20 Comments

Cases have been increasing in recent weeks due to the spread of subvariants of the Omicron strain.

# coronavirus - Wednesday 29 June, 2022

Covid-19 cases rise more than 26% in single week

# Coronavirus

Covid-19 cases rise more than 26% in single week

Jun 29th 2022, 7:09 PM 31,719 Views 55 Comments

Limerick, Waterford and Laois have the highest incidence rates among cases confirmed through PCR tests.

# coronavirus - Sunday 26 June, 2022

# Long Covid

Long Covid clinics must be established 'as a matter of urgency', Naughten says

Jun 26th 2022, 7:00 AM 18,073 Views 10 Comments

The Independent TD told The Journal that those suffering from long Covid are being added to existing waiting lists that are “chronically oversubscribed”.

# coronavirus - Saturday 25 June, 2022

Official Covid case numbers 'just the tip of the iceberg' as subvariants lead to summer surge

# Covid19

Official Covid case numbers 'just the tip of the iceberg' as subvariants lead to summer surge

Jun 25th 2022, 12:05 AM 44,957 Views 26 Comments

Last week there was a more than 50% jump in reported case numbers.

# coronavirus - Friday 24 June, 2022

# Omicron

New Omicron subvariants leading to increase in Covid-19 infections, health authorities say

Jun 24th 2022, 11:42 AM 26,886 Views 31 Comments

However, the HSPC have said that there is no indication that the severity of the virus has changed.

# coronavirus - Tuesday 21 June, 2022

55% of patients with Covid-19 hospitalised due to virus, CMO warns health minister

# Coronavirus

55% of patients with Covid-19 hospitalised due to virus, CMO warns health minister

Jun 21st 2022, 6:11 PM 25,527 Views 11 Comments

Dr Tony Holohan described that the Covid-19 burden on acute hospital care has “increased considerably” over recent weeks.

NIAC considering extending second Covid booster to under-65s

# Jabs For The Boys

NIAC considering extending second Covid booster to under-65s

Jun 21st 2022, 1:41 PM 15,204 Views 11 Comments

The second booster shot is currently being offered to people over 65 and people who are immunosuppressed.

# coronavirus - Monday 20 June, 2022

Tánaiste says he does not think new restrictions will be needed to tackle summer Covid wave

# Coronavirus

Tánaiste says he does not think new restrictions will be needed to tackle summer Covid wave

Updated Jun 20th 2022, 4:47 PM 24,728 Views 20 Comments

There are some 606 patients in hospital with Covid.

# coronavirus - Friday 17 June, 2022

CMO warns of 'increased pressure on hospital system' if Covid-19 cases continue to rise

# Coronavirus

CMO warns of 'increased pressure on hospital system' if Covid-19 cases continue to rise

Jun 17th 2022, 7:28 PM 36,444 Views 19 Comments

As of this morning, there were 508 patients in hospital with the virus.

US approves two Covid vaccines for children as young as six months

# Hit Me With Your Best Shot

US approves two Covid vaccines for children as young as six months

Jun 17th 2022, 2:33 PM 9,118 Views 12 Comments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must now also recommend the vaccines before they are put into use in the US.

# coronavirus - Thursday 16 June, 2022

Covid-19: Ireland's cases are rising quickly - here's why and what it means

# Omicron

Covid-19: Ireland's cases are rising quickly - here's why and what it means

Jun 16th 2022, 12:05 AM 76,240 Views 63 Comments

The number of people with Covid-19 is on the rise once again.
Ireland is quietly fighting Omicron subvariants that are less affected by immune responses to the virus.
Lauren Boland breaks down the latest Covid-19 data and speaks to an immunologist about the spread of the subvariants.