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Wednesday 21 October 2020
It’s understood that a middle ground between Level 4 and Level 5 is a probable scenario for the coming weeks.
Dr Ronan Glynn said it is not acceptable this winter to go to work with cold and flu symptoms.
The measure was imposed after a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate overall now stands at 206.7 cases per 100,000.
The court said “it was not apparent” that such a measure could help fight coronavirus.
Pharmacists have said the uncertainty about deliveries and cancellation of appointments may undermine the vaccination programme.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Residents and staff who tested positive are now isolating.
NPHET is meeting this afternoon to consider additional Covid-19 restrictions.
It comes after health officials confirmed 1.095 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland and five further deaths.
New restrictions announced by the Executive this morning will remain in place for four weeks.
The majority of the restrictions will kick in on Friday and will be in place for four weeks.
A raft of spending measures were announced yesterday as part of Budget 2021.
Pubs and restaurants are set to close for all four weeks with schools closing for two.
Dr Mary Favier said the health service here faces a greater challenge due to resourcing deficiencies.
The sale of alcohol and cannabis will also be banned after 8pm.
Dr Holohan said protective measures in the nursing homes will not be enough to keep the virus out if transmission in the community continues to increase.
Health officials have provided an update on the situation across the country this evening.
Laws will now be drafted by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Justice Minister Helen McEntee.
Ireland agreed in principle last month to sign up to the EU system.
Level 3 restrictions are in place nationwide, after the Government rejected NPHET’s recommendation on Sunday to move to Level 5.
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said that some hospitals may have to start deferring or cancelling procedures.
NPHET last night reported five deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland and 611 new cases.
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.
Ten members of staff have tested positive for the virus.
The Taoiseach addressed the nation this evening.
The government is expected to reject NPHET’s advice and move the rest of the country to Level 3.
The new measures officially come into place today.
An additional 251 acute beds are to be opened in the last three months of 2020.
At a briefing this evening a number of examples were described where the virus was spread in social settings.
The figures were released at a briefing from the Department of Health this evening.
During the height of the pandemic, hospitals used high dependency and post-operative beds on a temporary basis.
The figures were released by the Department of Health this evening.
Yesterday the Acting CMO said the number of cases in Galway has increased over the past week.
CSO figures show that the unemployment rate in September for people aged 15 to 24 rose to 18.9% – down from 19.5% in August.
Dr Anthony Breslin said it is hoped that the impact of restrictions in the country will be seen by the end of next week.
The WHO said the tests “will enable expansion of testing, particularly in countries that do not have extensive laboratory facilities or trained health workers.”
“That’s in the context of 350 cases in Cork over the past fortnight,” said Dr Ronan Glynn.
Martin, a healthcare worker in his 30s, was told he would be in a coma for a few days. He was in a coma for over two months.
The figures were released by the Department of Health at a briefing this evening.
THE IRISH FARMERS Association has urged Irish MEPs to vote to ban words traditionally linked to meat products from being used on vegetarian alternatives.
The European Parliament is to vote this week on the terminology used for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes.
Amendments put forward would restrict the naming of such products so that they could not use terms normally associated with meat products.
One amendment would curtail the use of terms such as ‘steak’, ‘sausage’, ‘escalope’, ‘burger’ or ‘hamburger’ on products that do not exclusively contain meat.
The IFA has written to MEPs urging them to accept both amendments to protect Irish consumers and the agricultural industry here.
IFA President Tim Cullinan said yesterday that dairy products or plant-based meat branded with ‘real’ meat descriptions is “deliberately misleading to our consumers and undermines our industry.”
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