#covid-19

# covid-19 - Tuesday 21 December, 2021



# Vaccines

# Vaccines

Booster interval for people who have had Covid to be cut from six months to three months

Dec 21st 2021, 4:44 PM 53,750 Views 71 Comments

The Covid-19 booster vaccine rollout is being accelerated due to the Omicron variant.



# Celtic Park

From The42

# Celtic Park

Old Firm derby will be limited to 500 fans following Scottish government's announcement

Dec 21st 2021, 4:01 PM 6,001 Views 4 Comments

Restrictions are being introduced on sports events in Scotland from St Stephen’s Day.



# Omicron

# Omicron

Hiqa: Wave of Omicron infection will 'likely result in increased hospitalisations and deaths'

Dec 21st 2021, 3:30 PM 21,291 Views 44 Comments

The health watchdog today published summaries of the evidence on the transmissibility and virulence of the variant and its capacity for immune escape.

# covid-19 - Monday 20 December, 2021



# Decision

From The42

# Decision

Premier League clubs opt against suspending season to combat rise in Covid cases

Updated Dec 20th 2021, 6:47 PM 6,093 Views 6 Comments

Six of the 10 matches due to be played in the top flight last weekend were postponed due to outbreaks.



# Novavax

# Novavax

EU health watchdog approves fifth Covid vaccine

Updated Dec 20th 2021, 3:36 PM 41,993 Views 90 Comments

This will be the fifth Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in the European Union.


# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
New Covid restrictions come into effect in Ireland as almost 40% of over-18's receive booster
Updated Dec 20th 2021, 2:41 PM 119,434 Views 148 Comments
• All restaurants and bars, excluding takeaways and delivery services, must now close at 8pm until 30 January.
• Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said this morning that “record case numbers” are expected in the days ahead.
• Dr Tony Holohan advised people today: "Over the coming days, think of the things you absolutely need to do, and the things you may not need to do."


# Covid-19

From The42

# Covid-19

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open plans in doubt after positive Covid test

Dec 20th 2021, 1:32 PM 2,040 Views 0 Comments

The former world number one is working his way back from a left foot problem.



# And They're Off

From The42

# And They're Off

Leopardstown able to honour Christmas Festival tickets despite new Covid restrictions

Dec 20th 2021, 1:07 PM 3,854 Views 0 Comments

The four-day festival is now completely sold out.



# Lockdowns

# Lockdowns

As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?

Dec 20th 2021, 12:25 PM 33,015 Views 26 Comments

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned that Omicron could be the dominant Covid-19 variant in Europe by mid-January.

# covid-19 - Sunday 19 December, 2021



# Waver On Vaccine Patents

# Waver On Vaccine Patents

Opinion: To solve Covid-19 vaccine inequity Ireland should support the TRIPS waiver

Dec 19th 2021, 7:30 AM 17,901 Views 7 Comments

Two legal experts say there is no legal or moral reason why the waver on vaccine patents cannot be encouraged.

# covid-19 - Saturday 18 December, 2021



# Covid Christmas

# Covid Christmas

Netherlands to go into Christmas 'lockdown' says Prime Minister

Dec 18th 2021, 6:57 PM 76,804 Views 66 Comments

Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the measures are intended to try to stop a surge of the Omicron coronavirus variant.



# The Daily Figures

# The Daily Figures

Coronavirus: 7,333 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Dec 18th 2021, 3:03 PM 145,167 Views 231 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.



# Covid-19

From The42

# Covid-19

Aston Villa v Burnley the latest Premier League postponement after more cases in the Villa squad

Dec 18th 2021, 1:34 PM 2,909 Views 0 Comments

The postponement leaves only one Premier League match remaining from the six that were scheduled to take place on Saturday.



# Booster

# Booster

Those aged 40-49 can get booster shots from tomorrow, a month ahead of schedule

Dec 18th 2021, 1:05 PM 27,610 Views 57 Comments

The booster dose should be given at a minimum of a three-month interval from a person’s last dose of a primary Covid-19 vaccine.



# Wellness At Christmas

# Wellness At Christmas

Opinion: Feeling anxious this Christmas? There are steps you can take to cope

Dec 18th 2021, 7:00 AM 18,988 Views 14 Comments

Therapist Bernie Hackett says Christmas can cause anxiety – she has a few helpful tips for coping.

# covid-19 - Friday 17 December, 2021


# Omicron
# Omicron
Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm under new Covid restrictions
Updated Dec 17th 2021, 7:00 PM 154,669 Views 313 Comments
• Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm from Monday until 30 January
• The number of people attending sporting and live events will be capped at 50% capacity
• A maximum of 100 people can attend wedding receptions, which must end at midnight
• Cabinet agrees 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants over the Christmas period
• Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?


# Covid-19

# Covid-19

Explainer: What we know about Omicron and how effective booster shots might be

Dec 17th 2021, 6:30 PM 21,000 Views 34 Comments

A new study from Imperial College London found that boosters are key to mitigating the impact of the variant.



# Coronavirus

# Coronavirus

Weddings to be limited to 100 people as part of new measures to tackle Omicron

Dec 17th 2021, 6:21 PM 19,035 Views 6 Comments

Receptions must also end at midnight.


Live Dec 17th 2021, 6:01 PM
As it happened: This evening's developments as Cabinet signed off on harsh new Covid measures
• NPHET recommended that pubs and restaurants be shut from 5pm.
• Numerous government TDs and senators expressed anger at the recommendation.
• The Taoiseach announced new restrictions, including an 8pm closing time, in an address to the nation.

# New Restrictions
# New Restrictions
Cabinet agrees 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants over the Christmas period
Updated Dec 17th 2021, 5:00 PM 155,710 Views 254 Comments
• Hospitality representatives have said that new restrictions would be a 'hammer blow' to their industry.
• NPHET also recommended that the numbers attending sporting and live events be curtailed.
• HSE CEO Paul Reid has said that even optimistic modeling about Omicron will put hospitals under threat.
• People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule


# Latest Figures

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 3,628 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with Omicron now accounting for 35% of cases

Dec 17th 2021, 4:40 PM 47,120 Views 87 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.



# Covid Britain

# Covid Britain

UK Prime Minister denies claims of split with experts in face of ‘considerable’ Omicron wave

Dec 17th 2021, 3:56 PM 12,487 Views 4 Comments

Boris Johnson deflected questions over his premiership, insisting people want him to focus on the pandemic.



# Covid-19

# Covid-19

Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed

Dec 17th 2021, 3:06 PM 18,085 Views 14 Comments

The rule was deferred for two days at the start of the month.



# Talking Point

From The42

# Talking Point

Liverpool and others are effectively being punished for their high vaccine uptake

Dec 17th 2021, 1:12 PM 9,257 Views 23 Comments

A high number of fixtures in England have been postponed owing to Covid outbreaks.


# Questions Answered
# Questions Answered
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Dec 17th 2021, 12:59 PM 40,312 Views 18 Comments
Here’s what you need to know about the Covid-19 booster rollout programme.


# NPHET Recommendation

# NPHET Recommendation

'What should I do? I’ve a rake of stock coming in': Publican's anger at proposed 5pm closing time

Updated Dec 17th 2021, 12:35 PM 45,284 Views 90 Comments

Gerry Daly says that his pub has not had one case of Covid connected to his business.



# Not Going Ahead

From The42

# Not Going Ahead

Ospreys' European trip to Racing is off due to Covid-19 cases

Dec 17th 2021, 11:57 AM 3,146 Views 4 Comments

The Top 14 club have been awarded a 28-0 bonus-point win.

# covid-19 - Thursday 16 December, 2021



# Unimpressed

From The42

# Unimpressed

Hasenhuttl critical as 25% of EFL players say they have no intention of getting vaccinated

Dec 16th 2021, 10:53 PM 7,418 Views 3 Comments

A host of fixtures across England’s top four divisions have been postponed.



# Going Well

From The42

# Going Well

Liverpool shrug off Covid absences to maintain winning run

Dec 16th 2021, 9:53 PM 25,875 Views 13 Comments

The Reds earned a hard-fought victory over relegation-threatened Newcastle.



# Issue

From The42

# Issue

6 games called off as Covid wreaks havoc on Premier League

Dec 16th 2021, 8:51 PM 9,170 Views 9 Comments

Leicester’s scheduled match against Tottenham was postponed just hours before kick-off on Thursday.



# Factcheck

# Factcheck

FactCheck: Does this Dublin video prove masks increase carbon dioxide to dangerous levels?

Dec 16th 2021, 8:00 PM 34,594 Views 0 Comments

A protester in Dublin claims her carbon dioxide-measuring device proves masks cause CO2 levels to exceed ‘dangerous’ amounts.



# Latest Figures

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 4,141 new cases confirmed in Ireland, while Omicron estimated as 27% of all cases

Dec 16th 2021, 6:22 PM 55,220 Views 72 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.



# Cancelled

From The42

# Cancelled

Leinster's game called OFF with Montpellier awarded bonus-point win

Updated Dec 16th 2021, 5:59 PM 46,934 Views 45 Comments

The French government is toughening rules on travel from the UK from midnight on Friday.


# Vaccines
# Vaccines
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule
Dec 16th 2021, 4:00 PM 64,146 Views 76 Comments
• People aged 40-49 will be offered boosters from 27 December - three weeks ahead of the initial plan
• Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 will commence in paediatric hospitals next week
• 50,000 Covid-19 boosters were administered yesterday - a daily record, Órla Ryan reports
• GP: When a super-spreadable virus meets a super-spreader event like Christmas we need to pause


# Travel Restrictions

# Travel Restrictions

France to toughen rules for travellers from UK due to Omicron fears

Dec 16th 2021, 10:51 AM 18,741 Views 30 Comments

Travellers from Britain will need a negative Covid test from less than 24 hours earlier, to test again upon arrival and isolate for at least 48 hours.



# Booster Rollout

# Booster Rollout

GP: When a super-spreadable virus meets a super-spreader event like Christmas we need to pause

Updated Dec 16th 2021, 10:00 AM 36,460 Views 35 Comments

Our GP details how the booster programme is set to work via GP practices and advises readers to step up and get the shots.

# covid-19 - Wednesday 15 December, 2021



# Booster Rollout

# Booster Rollout

Around 1.75 million people will have received a booster by Christmas, says Tánaiste

Dec 15th 2021, 10:04 PM 18,584 Views 41 Comments

It is understood that Leo Varadkar made the comment at tonight’s Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting.



# Booster Programme

# Booster Programme

HSE says GPs can offer booster shots to over 16s

Updated Dec 15th 2021, 9:32 PM 36,149 Views 36 Comments

However, they have been told to continue to prioritise older and more vulnerable patients.


# Omicron Variant
# Omicron Variant
People in their 40s to get booster appointment next week as 15 minute observation period scrapped
Updated Dec 15th 2021, 8:44 PM 146,651 Views 140 Comments
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin has ruled out closing schools early for the Christmas break.
• GPs are to cut back on non-essential services to accelerate the booster jab rollout
• Approximately 14% of Ireland's Covid-19 cases are now the Omicron variant.
• HSE tells centres to allow boosters after 3-month gap as Cabinet discusses Covid developments
• Booster dose gap to be reduced to three months, Health Minister announces


# Latest Figures

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 4,235 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 47 deaths notified in the past week

Dec 15th 2021, 5:40 PM 60,014 Views 79 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.

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