# Covid19
# Covid19
Last week there was a more than 50% jump in reported case numbers.
# covid19 - Thursday 5 May, 2022
# Excess Mortality
# Excess Mortality
The figure includes deaths directly associated with Covid as well as those due to the pandemic’s impact on the health system and society.
# covid19 - Tuesday 19 April, 2022
# Covid19
# Covid19
The Department of Health announced the latest figures from the Easter break this afternoon.
# covid19 - Saturday 9 April, 2022
# Nurses
# Nurses
The Department of Health yesterday confirmed the details of the new Covid-19 Advisory Group that will include members such as Professor Luke O’Neill.
# covid19 - Wednesday 6 April, 2022
# Booster Dose
# Booster Dose
NIAC today recommended a second mRNA booster dose for people aged 65 or over and those who are immunocompromised.
# covid19 - Tuesday 1 March, 2022
# Health Reforms
# Health Reforms
The plan contains pledges to cut waiting lists and continue Ireland on the path to universal healthcare.
# covid19 - Monday 28 February, 2022
# DAILY FIGURES
# DAILY FIGURES
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures in a statement this afternoon.
# covid19 - Monday 21 February, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# Covid19
# Covid19
It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting tomorrow, at which the Government is expected to accept the advice from health officials.
# covid19 - Sunday 20 February, 2022
# Covid19
# Covid19
The HSE said a number of children in this age group had Covid over the Christmas period, but they are now eligible for their jab.
# covid19 - Thursday 17 February, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# covid19 - Tuesday 15 February, 2022
# Pregnancy
# Pregnancy
Covid-19 placentitis is an infection of the placenta which occurs in some pregnant women with Covid-19.
# covid19 - Thursday 20 January, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials today.
# covid19 - Tuesday 18 January, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.
# covid19 - Thursday 13 January, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.
# covid19 - Tuesday 11 January, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
In England, people who test positive on an antigen test will no longer need to take a PCR test to confirm their result.
# covid19 - Sunday 9 January, 2022
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.
# covid19 - Friday 7 January, 2022
# Mhq
# Mhq
Approximately €9.5 million was collected from those that had to use the service.
# covid19 - Tuesday 4 January, 2022
# Omicron
# Omicron
Strict close contact rules and the prevalence of Covid-19 have caused worker shortages in some sectors.
# covid19 - Monday 3 January, 2022
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
# Covid19
# Covid19
The HSE said appointments are expected to be offered soon after registration.
# covid19 - Sunday 2 January, 2022
# Booster Programme
Those aged over 16 will be able to access the jab through vaccination centres, community pharmacies and GPs. HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry said that at least 3,800 HSE staff were out on Covid-related leave across the country. Meanwhile, Eamon Ryan has said that he expects schools, colleges and creches to reopen after the Christmas break.
# covid19 - Wednesday 29 December, 2021
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
# Vaccine Programme
The number of people in hospital with Covid jumped by 75 overnight. There were 16,959 positive swabs reported today by the Department of Health The booster programme hit the milestone of 2,000,000 doses administered.
# Boosters
# Boosters
Those aged 16-29 who received a Janssen primary dose can also avail of a booster from today.
# covid19 - Monday 27 December, 2021
# DAILY FIGURES
# DAILY FIGURES
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
# Vaccine Equity
# Vaccine Equity
Without intellectual property rights waivers to allow developing countries to produce their own jabs, demand will continue to outstrip supply, they said.
# covid19 - Sunday 26 December, 2021
# Health Measures
# Health Measures
The CMO reiterated his message to reduce social contacts to stem the spread of Omicron.
# covid19 - Friday 24 December, 2021
# DAILY FIGURES
# DAILY FIGURES
The Department of Health has estimated that Omicron accounts for 83% of cases now.
# covid19 - Thursday 23 December, 2021
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
Dr Tony Holohan has said that the omicron is now accounting for almost three-quarters of new cases in Ireland.
# covid19 - Wednesday 22 December, 2021
# Covid19
# Covid19
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
# Isolation
# Isolation
The rule change will allow thousands of people to see their families in time for Christmas.
# covid19 - Tuesday 21 December, 2021
# Testing
# Testing
People will use a new website to order their tests, which will then be sent by US mail at no charge, the White House said.
# covid19 - Monday 20 December, 2021
# DAILY FIGURES
# DAILY FIGURES
467 people were in hospital with the virus this morning, including 104 are in intensive care.
# covid19 - Wednesday 15 December, 2021
# Crunch The Numbers
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.
# covid19 - Monday 13 December, 2021
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
# covid19 - Saturday 11 December, 2021
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
# covid19 - Friday 10 December, 2021
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
# covid19 - Thursday 9 December, 2021
# European Medicines Agency
# European Medicines Agency
The European Medicines Agency also said that early data suggested the new variant is more infectious than Delta.
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