# covid19 facts

Last year

2022

# booster

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

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

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Aug 25th 2022, 7:44 AM

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 24,737 new PCR-confirmed cases and 39,217 positive antigen tests reported since Wednesday

The Covid figures from the long weekend were confirmed by the Department of Health this afternoon.

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Mar 21st 2022, 3:32 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 7,541 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,311 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

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

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Mar 7th 2022, 3:09 PM

# Pregnancy

Large study backs up findings from Irish experts about Covid placentitis

Covid-19 placentitis is an infection of the placenta which occurs in some pregnant women with Covid-19.

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Feb 15th 2022, 11:27 AM

# Colm Henry

PCR testing system could be re-opened to all age groups, Colm Henry says

HSE Chief Clinical Officer said that he does not foresee any changes to mask wearing guidelines in the immediate future.

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Feb 10th 2022, 1:02 PM

# Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 11,255 new cases and 627 patients in hospital, 63 deaths notified in past week

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

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Feb 9th 2022, 3:06 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 15,168 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,998 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

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Feb 7th 2022, 3:07 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 12,875 new cases, 610 patients in hospital and 63 in ICU

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

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Feb 3rd 2022, 4:07 PM

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 13,363 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,709 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today – as figures are no longer reported at the weekend.

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Jan 31st 2022, 3:24 PM

# latest figures

Covid: 9,591 new cases as Dept confirms daily figures will no longer be released at weekends

The Covid-19 case numbers, released daily throughout the pandemic, will only be announced on Monday to Friday from now on.

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Jan 28th 2022, 5:14 PM

# Antiviral

Pfizer Covid-19 pill approved by EU's drug watchdog

A National Therapeutics Advisory Group will evaluate the use of this treatment in Ireland.

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Jan 27th 2022, 4:39 PM

# opening up

Explainer: Why are Covid restrictions lifting now?

Most measures will be lifted tomorrow. Experts say there are good reasons for this.

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Jan 21st 2022, 9:22 PM

# reopening

'Today is a good day': Taoiseach confirms almost all Covid measures to be lifted from 6am tomorrow

Last night, NPHET recommended that almost all Covid-19 restrictions could end.

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Jan 21st 2022, 6:12 PM

# latest figures

Covid: 10,571 new cases announced in Ireland, 896 in hospital and 90 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by health officials today.

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Jan 20th 2022, 4:29 PM

# latest figures

Covid-19: 6,329 positive PCRs, 4,810 positive antigen tests, 1,006 in hospital and 97 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 17th 2022, 5:21 PM

# Hospitalisation

Most Covid-19 patients in hospital not requiring supplemental oxygen

A new review found that just 42% of patients in hospital with the disease have Covid-19 symptoms.

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Jan 14th 2022, 11:57 AM

# covid contacts

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

# latest figures

Covid-19: 19,290 new confirmed cases, 1,062 in hospital and 92 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 11th 2022, 5:42 PM

# Boosted

Q&A: Digital Covid Certs are being updated for boosters - here's what they'll be required for

If you’re boosted, you’ll soon get a new EU pass.

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Jan 6th 2022, 5:00 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 21,302 new confirmed cases, 884 in hospital and 90 in ICU

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 4th 2022, 5:59 PM

All time

# omicron

Covid case numbers are spiralling globally but deaths are down

The average number of new daily coronavirus cases globally has passed the symbolic one million mark.

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Dec 31st 2021, 3:24 PM

# Coronavirus

Israel approves fourth vaccine for vulnerable

The WHO has warned of a “tsunami” of new cases as countries, including Ireland, record largest-ever surges.

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Dec 30th 2021, 10:00 PM

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 6,735 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Dec 27th 2021, 2:12 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 10,404 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Dec 26th 2021, 1:29 PM

# DAILY FIGURES

11,182 new coronavirus cases confirmed - Ireland's highest daily total

The Department of Health has estimated that Omicron accounts for 83% of cases now.

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Dec 24th 2021, 1:39 PM

# HSE chief

Paul Reid: We'll 'cling to hope' of Omicron studies, but variant is more transmissible than Delta

Paul Reid said that Omicron is over 5.5 times more transmissible than Delta.

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Dec 23rd 2021, 9:02 AM

# omicron

'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach

All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January.

All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January

There is speculation that further restrictions could be introduced in the coming weeks

The Taoiseach has said that data on Omicron will be the "key consideration" around restrictions

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Dec 21st 2021, 5:20 PM

# DAILY FIGURES

Only half of people with Covid-19 symptoms are isolating as 4,799 new cases confirmed in Ireland

467 people were in hospital with the virus this morning, including 104 are in intensive care.

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Dec 20th 2021, 7:18 PM

# the daily figures

Coronavirus: 7,333 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.

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Dec 18th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Travel

All arrivals into Ireland will be advised to take antigen tests for five days

The Taoiseach announced the measure in an address to the nation this evening.

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Dec 17th 2021, 6:37 PM

LIVE

This evening's developments as Cabinet signed off on harsh new Covid measures

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced new restrictions in an address to the nation at 6pm.

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.

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Dec 17th 2021, 6:01 PM

# Questions answered

Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?

Here’s what you need to know about the Covid-19 booster rollout programme.

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Dec 17th 2021, 12:59 PM

# Vaccines

People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule

50,000 Covid-19 vaccines were administered yesterday – a daily record.

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

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Dec 16th 2021, 4:00 PM

# crunch the numbers

Covid-19: What does the recent data tell us about Ireland's fight against the virus?

As the government ramps up the vaccination rollout again, the data indicates boosters are doing their job.

High levels of Covid-19 continue to be reported among children, Michelle Hennessy reports.

Hospitalisation rates for older groups dipped following the rollout of booster vaccines.

Small numbers of people continue to come forward for their initial first and second doses of vaccine.

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Dec 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 4,667 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.

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Dec 12th 2021, 2:54 PM

# Booster Vaccines

'It's a little bit shambolic': Hundreds turned away after two Dublin walk-in centres reach capacity

People were turned away from two Dublin booster walk-in centres this morning after the HSE sent texts out to people last night.

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Dec 9th 2021, 1:00 PM

# omicron

Initial data on Omicron 'doesn't indicate it is more severe', WHO's Dr Mike Ryan says

Pfizer said today its vaccine is “still effective” against the Omicron variant after three doses.

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Dec 8th 2021, 12:43 PM

# debunked

Debunked: No, 80% of Covid deaths during October were not in fully vaccinated people

The claim is contained in a text-based post on Facebook.

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Dec 7th 2021, 6:29 PM

# restrictions

New Covid-19 measures for hospitality, nightclubs and household visits taking effect today

A number of restrictions announced last week are in place from now until 9 January.

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Dec 7th 2021, 7:44 AM

# covid latest

Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives

The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week.

Hospitality and events representatives are meeting with the Tánaiste and the Culture Minister.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland jumped by 10% in the last two weeks of November.

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Dec 6th 2021, 6:58 PM