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# covid19 - Friday 15 July, 2022

79% of people in favour of mandatory mask-wearing in at least one setting

# Red C Poll

79% of people in favour of mandatory mask-wearing in at least one setting

Jul 15th 2022, 12:05 AM 36,820 Views 79 Comments

More people in older age groups said they would like to see masks made mandatory.

# covid19 - Saturday 25 June, 2022

Official Covid case numbers 'just the tip of the iceberg' as subvariants lead to summer surge

# Covid19

Official Covid case numbers 'just the tip of the iceberg' as subvariants lead to summer surge

Jun 25th 2022, 12:05 AM 44,957 Views 26 Comments

Last week there was a more than 50% jump in reported case numbers.

# covid19 - Thursday 5 May, 2022

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

# Excess Mortality

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

May 5th 2022, 2:59 PM 10,181 Views 12 Comments

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

Coronavirus: 14,486 new cases and 750 patients in hospital, including 44 in ICU

# Covid19

Coronavirus: 14,486 new cases and 750 patients in hospital, including 44 in ICU

Apr 19th 2022, 3:18 PM 22,706 Views 33 Comments

The Department of Health announced the latest figures from the Easter break this afternoon.

# covid19 - Saturday 9 April, 2022

'Disappointing' to have no nursing or midwifery member on new Covid advisory group, INMO says

# Nurses

'Disappointing' to have no nursing or midwifery member on new Covid advisory group, INMO says

Apr 9th 2022, 2:39 PM 17,844 Views 21 Comments

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

European health agencies say it's 'too early' for fourth Covid vaccine for general population

# Booster Dose

European health agencies say it's 'too early' for fourth Covid vaccine for general population

Apr 6th 2022, 5:24 PM 68,808 Views 43 Comments

NIAC today recommended a second mRNA booster dose for people aged 65 or over and those who are immunocompromised.

# covid19 - Tuesday 1 March, 2022

HSE boss admits ‘challenges’ ahead as €20 billion National Service Plan unveiled

# Health Reforms

HSE boss admits ‘challenges’ ahead as €20 billion National Service Plan unveiled

Mar 1st 2022, 5:44 PM 19,412 Views 22 Comments

The plan contains pledges to cut waiting lists and continue Ireland on the path to universal healthcare.

# covid19 - Monday 28 February, 2022

Coronavirus: 8,250 new PCR-confirmed cases and 9,608 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 8,250 new PCR-confirmed cases and 9,608 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

Feb 28th 2022, 3:20 PM 30,757 Views 22 Comments

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

# covid19 - Monday 21 February, 2022

Coronavirus: 11,671 new PCR-confirmed cases and 8,515 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 11,671 new PCR-confirmed cases and 8,515 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

Feb 21st 2022, 2:55 PM 46,531 Views 11 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

Coalition leaders to discuss changes to mandatory mask-wearing rules

# Covid19

Coalition leaders to discuss changes to mandatory mask-wearing rules

Feb 21st 2022, 12:18 PM 13,551 Views 15 Comments

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

Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine

# Covid19

Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine

Feb 20th 2022, 7:15 AM 16,423 Views 27 Comments

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

Coronavirus: 9,441 new cases and 639 patients in hospital, including 58 in ICU

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 9,441 new cases and 639 patients in hospital, including 58 in ICU

Feb 17th 2022, 3:05 PM 25,312 Views 16 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

# covid19 - Tuesday 15 February, 2022

Large study backs up findings from Irish experts about Covid placentitis

# Pregnancy

Large study backs up findings from Irish experts about Covid placentitis

Feb 15th 2022, 11:27 AM 22,655 Views 3 Comments

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

# covid19 - Thursday 20 January, 2022

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

# Latest Figures

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

Jan 20th 2022, 4:29 PM 49,895 Views 83 Comments

The latest figures were confirmed by health officials today.

# covid19 - Tuesday 18 January, 2022

Covid-19: 5,767 positive PCRs, 5,916 positive antigen tests, 979 in hospital and 93 in ICU

# Latest Figures

Covid-19: 5,767 positive PCRs, 5,916 positive antigen tests, 979 in hospital and 93 in ICU

Jan 18th 2022, 5:43 PM 47,718 Views 66 Comments

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

# covid19 - Thursday 13 January, 2022

Covid-19: 18,904 new confirmed cases, 1,011 in hospital and 92 in ICU

# Latest Figures

Covid-19: 18,904 new confirmed cases, 1,011 in hospital and 92 in ICU

Jan 13th 2022, 5:45 PM 43,263 Views 61 Comments

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

# covid19 - Tuesday 11 January, 2022

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

# Covid-19

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

Updated Jan 11th 2022, 11:12 AM 23,945 Views 19 Comments

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

Covid-19: 21,384 new confirmed cases, 984 in hospital and 83 in ICU

# Latest Figures

Covid-19: 21,384 new confirmed cases, 984 in hospital and 83 in ICU

Jan 9th 2022, 12:21 PM 52,917 Views 70 Comments

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

# covid19 - Friday 7 January, 2022

State spent almost €25 million on mandatory hotel quarantine, new figures show

# Mhq

State spent almost €25 million on mandatory hotel quarantine, new figures show

Jan 7th 2022, 10:52 AM 10,123 Views 21 Comments

Approximately €9.5 million was collected from those that had to use the service.

# covid19 - Tuesday 4 January, 2022

Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid

# Omicron

Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid

Updated Jan 4th 2022, 7:45 PM 91,361 Views 107 Comments

Strict close contact rules and the prevalence of Covid-19 have caused worker shortages in some sectors.

# covid19 - Monday 3 January, 2022

# Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 16,986 new confirmed cases, 804 in hospital and 93 in ICU

Jan 3rd 2022, 12:04 PM 106,997 Views 147 Comments

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

HSE opens Covid vaccine registration for all children aged 5-11

# Covid19

HSE opens Covid vaccine registration for all children aged 5-11

Jan 3rd 2022, 9:50 AM 31,181 Views 126 Comments

The HSE said appointments are expected to be offered soon after registration.

# covid19 - Sunday 2 January, 2022

Booster vaccines available to anyone aged over 16 as Health Minister promises more ICU beds

# Booster Programme

Booster vaccines available to anyone aged over 16 as Health Minister promises more ICU beds

Updated Jan 2nd 2022, 6:35 PM 56,354 Views 114 Comments

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

Coronavirus: 16,428 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 22 deaths notified in the past week

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 16,428 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 22 deaths notified in the past week

Dec 29th 2021, 6:52 PM 197,449 Views 319 Comments

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

First vaccination clinics for vulnerable children held as hospitals face pressure due to Covid

# Vaccine Programme

First vaccination clinics for vulnerable children held as hospitals face pressure due to Covid

Updated Dec 29th 2021, 4:45 PM 90,998 Views 104 Comments

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

People aged 30-39 can receive a booster shot from today

Dec 29th 2021, 6:00 AM 15,549 Views 11 Comments

Those aged 16-29 who received a Janssen primary dose can also avail of a booster from today.

# covid19 - Monday 27 December, 2021

Coronavirus: 6,735 new cases confirmed in Ireland

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: 6,735 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Dec 27th 2021, 2:12 PM 87,541 Views 118 Comments

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

Irish NGOs worried booster roll-outs will lead to further vaccine inequality globally

# Vaccine Equity

Irish NGOs worried booster roll-outs will lead to further vaccine inequality globally

Dec 27th 2021, 6:30 AM 9,413 Views 8 Comments

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

Holohan advises people not to meet indoors with other households and to avoid crowded shops

# Health Measures

Holohan advises people not to meet indoors with other households and to avoid crowded shops

Dec 26th 2021, 7:45 AM 141,434 Views 130 Comments

The CMO reiterated his message to reduce social contacts to stem the spread of Omicron.

# covid19 - Friday 24 December, 2021

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

# DAILY FIGURES

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

Dec 24th 2021, 1:39 PM 153,468 Views 201 Comments

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

# covid19 - Thursday 23 December, 2021

Coronavirus: 7,411 new cases confirmed in Ireland

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 7,411 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Updated Dec 23rd 2021, 5:40 PM 84,476 Views 93 Comments

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

Coronavirus: 6,307 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 55 deaths notified in the past week

# Covid19

Coronavirus: 6,307 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 55 deaths notified in the past week

Dec 22nd 2021, 5:29 PM 78,474 Views 120 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.

Plan for the rollout of boosters to under-40s expected by end of week, says HSE

# Covid19

Plan for the rollout of boosters to under-40s expected by end of week, says HSE

Dec 22nd 2021, 4:23 PM 15,835 Views 41 Comments

# Isolation

UK cuts Covid isolation period to 7 days as Johnson says no more restrictions before Christmas

Dec 22nd 2021, 7:06 AM 20,054 Views 12 Comments

The rule change will allow thousands of people to see their families in time for Christmas.

# covid19 - Tuesday 21 December, 2021

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron

# Testing

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron

Dec 21st 2021, 10:00 PM 12,714 Views 43 Comments

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

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

# DAILY FIGURES

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

Updated Dec 20th 2021, 7:18 PM 107,682 Views 111 Comments

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

# covid19 - Wednesday 15 December, 2021

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

# Crunch The Numbers

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

Dec 15th 2021, 12:05 AM 32,708 Views 34 Comments

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.