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Unmasked students should not be excluded from school, department advises
The CEO of the Irish Primary Principals’ Network said there have been “high levels of compliance” among children wearing masks.
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Dec 6th 2021, 12:27 PM
New travel test rules take effect for inbound passengers to Ireland
Ireland is exempt from further rules on testing announced yesterday for people travelling to the UK.
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Dec 5th 2021, 7:25 PM
Coronavirus: 5,156 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
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Dec 5th 2021, 1:08 PM
Australia approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11
“It is about keeping our kids safe, keeping our families safe, keeping all Australians safe,” Australia’s Health Minister said.
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Dec 5th 2021, 12:40 PM
Coronavirus: 5,622 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
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Dec 4th 2021, 1:45 PM
Reader Q&A: Your questions on Covid-19 vaccine boosters answered
The Covid-19 booster vaccine rollout is ongoing in Ireland at the moment.
Readers sent in dozens of questions about booster vaccines and the rollout in Ireland.
Here, we've done our best to answer your queries and concerns.
The Covid-19 booster vaccine rollout is ongoing in Ireland at the moment.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM
WHO experts expect details of Omicron transmission ‘within days’
Omicron Covid variant detected in Ireland from travel but 'no evidence yet' of community transmission
Scientists may have identified trigger behind rare AstraZeneca-linked blood clots
Additionally, the UK has approved a Covid drug treatment that makers say works against Omicron.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 9:16 AM
Chair of expert ventilation group says Nolan's comment on HEPA filters 'defies laws of physics'
Professor John Wenger said the filters could help schools with poor ventilation.
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Dec 1st 2021, 4:39 PM
Johnson insists Christmas parties should happen as booster jab campaign ramps up
The UK Prime Minister promised that everyone eligible for a booster will be offered one by the end of January.
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Nov 30th 2021, 9:35 PM
Reader Q&A: What do you want to know about the Covid vaccine booster rollout?
Certain cohorts are being prioritised to receive their booster jabs at the moment.
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Nov 30th 2021, 2:07 PM
Pressure grows for patent waiver amid 'Covid vaccine apartheid' - so what's Ireland's position?
A mock funeral will be held outside Leinster House today to protest the Government’s support for EU’s efforts to block the TRIPS waiver.
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Nov 30th 2021, 12:42 PM
Debunked: No, this poster claiming the HSE will void your vaccine passport without boosters is not real
A fake vaccine poster claiming to be authorised by the HSE has proved to be fake.
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Nov 29th 2021, 8:00 PM
Coronavirus: 4,620 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Two groups representing doctors released a statement this evening urging people to follow the public-health measures.
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Nov 26th 2021, 5:59 PM
ICU nurses: 'No more clapping by the public or lighting candles. At this stage, it's an insult'
Staff in intensive care units say they are at breaking point as a fourth surge of the pandemic hits.
Staff in intensive care units say they're at breaking point as a fourth Covid surge hits, Órla Ryan reports
"ICU nurses and doctors are absolutely exhausted and we haven't even hit the winter peak," one nurse said
Most ICU beds are full and the HSE is making efforts to increase surge capacity
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Nov 25th 2021, 12:05 AM
Staff shortages force ICU nurses at St Vincent's Hospital to watch patients with baby monitor
Coronavirus: 3,893 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 43 deaths notified in the past week
The Tánaiste told FG TDs tonight that the current Covid wave looked to be “plateauing at a worrying high level”.
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Nov 24th 2021, 5:18 PM
Coronavirus: 5,634 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health authorities released the figures in a statement this evening.
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Nov 22nd 2021, 5:53 PM
Coronavirus: 4,570 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures come amid increased concern about the numbers in hospital.
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Nov 15th 2021, 5:33 PM
Coronavirus: 3,680 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Nov 11th 2021, 4:52 PM
Coronavirus: 3,903 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the figures this evening.
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Nov 5th 2021, 6:12 PM
Coronavirus: Daily cases exceed 3,000 for third day in a row
The Department of Health confirmed the figures this evening.
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Nov 4th 2021, 5:19 PM
Daily cases would be 'north of 10,000' without vaccines: The key points from today's NPHET briefing
Schools and nightclubs not driving latest Covid surge, when cases with plateau, and “public confusion” over antigen tests.
Schools and nightclubs are not the main cause of the surge; it's a broader increase in socialising across all age groups, NPHET officials said.
Dr Tony Holohan said that there was "a substantial amount of public confusion" about antigen tests.
Professor Philip Nolan said it's an "impossible question" to answer when cases might begin to plateau.
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Nov 3rd 2021, 5:35 PM
Coronavirus: 3,174 new cases as Holohan urges people to reduce close contacts
No plan to reintroduce restrictions but Covid figures are 'very concerning', Donnelly says
No plan to reintroduce restrictions but Covid figures are 'very concerning', Donnelly says
Public health officials earlier today confirmed 3,726 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
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Nov 2nd 2021, 10:21 PM
Coronavirus: 3,726 new cases confirmed as Ireland records highest daily figure since January
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed the figure in the Dáil this evening.
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Nov 2nd 2021, 5:34 PM
Coronavirus: 2,855 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the figures this evening.
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Nov 1st 2021, 5:23 PM
Coronavirus: 2,605 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Oct 28th 2021, 5:15 PM
Coronavirus: 1,631 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 67 deaths notified in the past week
NPHET confirmed the latest figures at a briefing this afternoon.
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Oct 27th 2021, 2:31 PM
Coronavirus: 2,193 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Oct 26th 2021, 5:05 PM
Coronavirus: 2,427 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
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Oct 23rd 2021, 3:03 PM
Coronavirus: 2,466 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
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Oct 22nd 2021, 5:01 PM
Coronavirus: 1,380 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
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Oct 17th 2021, 12:55 PM
Coronavirus: 2,180 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
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Oct 16th 2021, 1:53 PM
NPHET says unvaccinated having 'disproportionate impact' as 2,066 new Covid-19 cases confirmed
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Oct 13th 2021, 5:02 PM
Coronavirus: 1,358 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Oct 11th 2021, 5:29 PM
Coronavirus: 1,124 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
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Oct 5th 2021, 4:45 PM
Coronavirus: 892 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
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Oct 4th 2021, 4:57 PM
Coronavirus: 1,499 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest Covid-19 case numbers were confirmed this afternoon by the Department of Health.
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Sep 28th 2021, 5:07 PM
Coronavirus: 1,049 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest Covid-19 case numbers were confirmed this afternoon by the Department of Health.
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Sep 27th 2021, 5:14 PM
Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics open as thousands of students start college
The clinics will open at over 15 campuses today.
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Sep 27th 2021, 11:08 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
Coronavirus: 1,163 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health reported the latest figures today.
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Sep 24th 2021, 5:10 PM
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