# Department of Health

All time

# cases rising

There are now 156 Covid-19 patients in hospital and 25 in ICU

Last Thursday, there were 122 hospitalisations and 20 people in ICU.

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Oct 7th 2020, 6:45 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One further death and 432 new cases

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.

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Oct 6th 2020, 6:19 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: No deaths and 364 new cases confirmed in Ireland, including 100 in Dublin

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.

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Oct 4th 2020, 6:02 PM

# North

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland records 726 new cases

Nearly 1,000 cases of the virus were recorded in the North yesterday.

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Oct 3rd 2020, 2:13 PM

# Covid-19

Coronavirus: One death and 470 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 198 in Dublin

The new figures continue an upwards trend.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 5:51 PM

# nutrition

Daily vitamin D and no takeaways - New healthy eating advice for young children

Three mothers told TheJournal.ie about their struggles with establishing healthy diets for their children.

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Oct 1st 2020, 7:00 PM

# Covid-19

Coronavirus: 442 new cases and four deaths as cases confirmed in every county

The number of confirmed cases is the highest since 26 April.

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Oct 1st 2020, 5:53 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One death and 429 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 189 in Dublin

The figures were released at a briefing from the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 30th 2020, 5:45 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One death and 363 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 154 in Dublin

The figures were released by the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 29th 2020, 5:56 PM

# impact of covid

'I was told I would be in the induced coma for a few days, but I actually woke up two months later'

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.

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Sep 28th 2020, 5:50 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No deaths and 390 new cases confirmed in Ireland, 209 in Dublin

The figures were released by the Department of Health at a briefing this evening.

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Sep 28th 2020, 5:47 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: Five deaths and 248 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 26th 2020, 5:26 PM

# Coronavirus

Health Minister says Dublin's Covid-19 figures 'beginning to stabilise'

This evening health officials reported 167 new cases in Dublin.

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Sep 24th 2020, 6:42 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 3 deaths and 324 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 24th 2020, 5:40 PM

# covid19

Public health officials renew appeal to reduce our contacts as 234 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 23rd 2020, 9:07 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 334 new cases confirmed in Ireland - including 174 in Dublin

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 5:50 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 396 new cases - including 241 in Dublin

The figures were announced by health officials this evening.

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Sep 20th 2020, 5:23 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One further death and 240 new cases - including 119 in Dublin

NPHET met today and has recommended the government implement further restrictions on those living in the capital.

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Sep 17th 2020, 5:40 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: 208 new cases and no further deaths confirmed in Ireland

108 of the new cases reported today are in Dublin.

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Sep 14th 2020, 6:10 PM

# New Rules

Families concerned over new visiting restrictions in Dublin nursing homes, charity says

Just one nominated visitor per resident is allowed from today in Dublin nursing homes.

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Sep 13th 2020, 6:48 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 255 new cases and one further death confirmed in Ireland

Health officials confirmed the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.

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Sep 13th 2020, 5:32 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: 159 new cases and two further deaths confirmed in Ireland

Health officials released the latest figures this evening.

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Sep 12th 2020, 5:36 PM

# Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 211 new cases and one new death confirmed in Ireland

Health officials released the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.

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Sep 11th 2020, 5:34 PM

# nphet

'If we don't act now to reduce our contacts... the number of cases in Dublin would double every 14 days'

With NPHET due to meet tomorrow to discuss the situation in Dublin, people have been urged to reduce their contacts.

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Sep 9th 2020, 7:35 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 102 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials have given an update on the spread of the disease this evening.

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Sep 7th 2020, 5:21 PM

# latest figures

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 231 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials provided an update this evening.

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Sep 5th 2020, 5:28 PM

# 221+ group

CervicalCheck campaigners welcome health minister's promises on steering group

Campaigners and advocates met with Stephen Donnelly yesterday.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 8:39 PM

# DAILY FIGURES

Coronavirus: No deaths and 95 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials have provided an update this evening.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 5:37 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One death and 89 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials have provided an update this evening.

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Sep 2nd 2020, 6:04 PM

# protection

Concern about number of people wearing face masks under their chins or with noses exposed

Acting CMO Dr Ronan Glynn this evening warned improper use of face coverings could increase risk.

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Aug 31st 2020, 8:14 PM

# Kerry

Acting CMO: 'I'm not sure a situation like Killarney would be avoided by opening pubs'

This morning Independent TD Michael Health-Rae said people would get alcohol “in a measured and sensible way” if pubs re-opened.

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Aug 31st 2020, 7:24 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No deaths and 42 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.

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Aug 30th 2020, 5:16 PM

# mixed messaging

Campaign group to seek NPHET's 'specific concerns' about live events in meeting with Health Minister

Confusion arose earlier this month following conflicting messages on numbers permitted at cultural events.

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Aug 30th 2020, 8:15 AM

# Covid-19

Coronavirus: No deaths and 142 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.

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Aug 29th 2020, 5:38 PM

# Baggot Street

'Nothing suspicious' found following Department of Health evacuation

Gardaí attended the scene at Miesian Plaza on Baggot Street in Dublin after 1pm today.

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Aug 25th 2020, 9:00 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No deaths and 79 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Of today’s cases, 21 cases have been identified as community transmission.

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Aug 21st 2020, 6:00 PM

# covid19

Coronavirus: One death and 136 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials have provided an update this evening on the spread of the disease.

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Aug 20th 2020, 6:50 PM

# Public Health

Government advises over 70s to limit interactions, tells people to limit home visits to six people

Health officials have expressed concern at rising case numbers in recent weeks.

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Aug 18th 2020, 6:34 PM

# public and private

HSE seeks new deal with private hospitals to support public system through 'enduring impact of Covid-19'

A panel of private providers will be made so that the HSE can utilise them when they’re needed.

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Aug 17th 2020, 12:05 AM

# covid19

Coronavirus: No new deaths and 92 more cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials have given an update on national situation as well as local outbreaks in the Midlands.

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Aug 13th 2020, 5:51 PM