# Covid-19

Shanghai seeks to ease seven-week virus lockdown within next few days

The World Health Organisation has said the mounting economic toll of severe restrictions could be unsustainable.

3.8k

May 13th 2022, 9:09 AM

# Pyongyang

North Korea reveals six deaths after admitting first Covid outbreak

Experts have warned the virus could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system.

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May 13th 2022, 7:20 AM

# HIQA

Vaccination had 'significant impact' at decreasing Covid-19 cases in nursing homes

Vaccination was a major factor determining outbreaks, as well as whether a home had suffered an outbreak in the past.

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May 12th 2022, 12:24 PM

# Pyongyang

North Korea orders national lockdown after confirming first Covid-19 cases

The country had never admitted to a case of the virus and had imposed a rigid coronavirus blockade of its borders since 2020.

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May 12th 2022, 7:29 AM

# face masks

Face masks no longer mandatory on EU flights from next week

The new recommendations are set to come into effect from 16 May.

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May 11th 2022, 10:38 AM

# armed support

Ongoing use of Covid-19 Garda roster preventing specialist firearms units from critical training

The Covid-19 emergency roster has been extended amid an industrial relations dispute.

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May 10th 2022, 6:30 AM

'There's no why': Shanghai rages at endless Covid lockdown

China’s capital is trying to fend off a Covid-19 outbreak with restrictions on movement.

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May 9th 2022, 10:48 AM

# excess mortality

WHO says Covid pandemic caused deaths of nearly 15 million people around world

The figure includes deaths directly associated with Covid as well as those due to the pandemic’s impact on the health system and society.

10.2k

May 5th 2022, 2:59 PM

# Covid-19

Hong Kong reopens beaches as Beijing relaxes quarantine rules

Deaths from Covid-19 in Hong Kong have fallen from a high of almost 300 per day in March to zero in recent days.

5.4k

May 5th 2022, 2:15 PM

# pandemic

WHO warns of obesity 'epidemic' in Europe, links problem to Covid lockdowns

Obesity rates in the region have ballooned by 138% in the past five decades.

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May 3rd 2022, 1:25 PM

# Ottawa

Canadian police in face-off with protesters opposed to coronavirus mandates

Ottawa police promised that protesters would not be allowed to get a foothold for a prolonged occupation.

19.9k

Apr 30th 2022, 9:44 AM

# Final Figures

Department of Health to no longer publish daily Covid-19 cases

In the final daily update, health officials reported 980 PCR-confirmed cases and 1,020 positive antigen tests.

33.5k

Apr 29th 2022, 4:52 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 2,307 new cases and 412 patients in hospital, including 36 in ICU

The Department of Health confirmed the figures earlier today.

13.0k

Apr 28th 2022, 5:42 PM

Prison officers launch stinging attack over treatment of staff during Covid-19 pandemic

The Prison Officers’ Association are holding their annual conference in Sligo.

12.1k

Apr 27th 2022, 6:38 PM

Coronavirus: 2,307 new cases and 435 patients in hospital, including 38 in ICU

The Department of Health released the figures this afternoon.

10.6k

Apr 27th 2022, 4:30 PM

# Covid-19

UK Government policies discharging Covid patients to care homes 'unlawful', High Court rules

The case was brought by two women whose fathers died from Covid-19.

8.8k

Apr 27th 2022, 11:21 AM

# US OF A

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19 but Joe Biden not ‘close contact’

Harris will isolate at her residence but continue to work remotely.

13.9k

Apr 26th 2022, 6:05 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 2,837 new cases reported as number of Covid patients at lowest since December

477 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, the first time the figure dropped below 500 since December.

18.2k

Apr 26th 2022, 3:42 PM

# title defence

Djokovic and unvaccinated players permitted to play at this year's Wimbledon

The world number one has only competed at three tournaments in 2022 because of entry restrictions imposed by various countries.

1.8k

Apr 26th 2022, 2:29 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 6,841 cases recorded over weekend as death toll surpasses 7,000

535 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, including 43 in ICU.

26.3k

Apr 25th 2022, 4:59 PM

# work from home

Irish survey investigates whether working remotely influences our career choices

Researchers from NUI Galway are studying employees’ experiences of remote working since the removal of public health restrictions.

9.7k

Apr 25th 2022, 2:32 PM

# Philip Nolan

NPHET 'did not communicate Covid-19 models as well as necessary' to Government, says Nolan

Nolan said that as health experts, ‘we need to be better at communicating the range of possibilities and uncertainties’.

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Apr 25th 2022, 2:06 PM

Voices

Opinion: Shareholders could exert greater influence over global access to Covid-19 vaccines

Prof Aisling McMahon and Dr Edana Richardson argue that shareholders in pharma have the power to demand better from companies.

7.0k

Apr 24th 2022, 7:30 AM

Coronavirus: 2,778 new cases and 599 patients in hospital, including 39 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the figures in a statement this afternoon.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 6:15 PM

Longest known Covid-19 infection lasted 505 days, study finds

The person first tested positive in early 2020 and continued to test positive until their death in 2021.

25.1k

Apr 22nd 2022, 12:52 PM

Appointments for second Covid-19 booster vaccines to begin from today

It follows guidance from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).

40.4k

Apr 22nd 2022, 8:23 AM

Coronavirus: 3,035 new cases and 654 patients in hospital, including 37 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the figures in a statement this afternoon.

14.7k

Apr 21st 2022, 3:27 PM

Coronavirus: 3,348 new cases and 706 patients in hospital, including 42 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the figures in a statement this afternoon.

16.0k

Apr 20th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Scotland

‘No further action’ to be taken over Nicola Sturgeon’s face mask breach

Scotland’s First Minister apologised as Police Scotland confirmed it had spoken to Ms Sturgeon.

15.5k

Apr 18th 2022, 6:34 PM

Shanghai reports first deaths in latest Covid-19 outbreak

All three who died had not been vaccinated against the virus and were elderly.

25.3k

Apr 18th 2022, 9:47 AM

# Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon reported to police over apparent face mask law breach

Scotland’s First Minister was visiting a barber’s while canvassing.

39.3k

Apr 17th 2022, 6:31 PM

Voices

Denis Naughten: The only winners in the Holohan job debacle will be large consultancy firms

The independent TD says the mishandling of a potential move by the CMO to Trinity College is a wasted opportunity.

24.7k

Apr 14th 2022, 8:00 PM

Coronavirus: 4,195 new cases and 904 patients in hospital, including 57 in ICU

The Department of Health is advising people to continue to follow public health advice over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

15.7k

Apr 14th 2022, 3:30 PM

# covid cases

Coronavirus: 4,728 new cases and 933 patients in hospital, including 58 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the latest figures in a statement this afternoon.

14.1k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:20 PM

Shanghai lockdown eased following reports of disorder

About 6.6 million people can go outdoors, but some must stay in their own neighbourhoods in the Chinese city.

10.3k

Apr 13th 2022, 2:37 PM

Coronavirus: 4,761 new cases and 1,004 patients in hospital, including 53 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the figures in a statement this afternoon.

15.8k

Apr 12th 2022, 3:20 PM

US orders consular staff to leave Shanghai amid Covid-19 surge

The US State Department said the order is an upgrade from the “authorised” departure issued last week that made the decision voluntary.

15.3k

Apr 12th 2022, 7:18 AM