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Wednesday 30 September 2020
HSE CEO Paul Reid said there have been 180 index cases, with a further 84 linked to those.
Paul Reid is appearing in front of the Special Covid-19 Committee today to discuss the country’s testing systems.
“The flu vaccine is one of the safest vaccines we have, it’s one of the oldest vaccines we have,” a GP said.
The number of people in hospital is at its highest level in months.
Data from the UK suggests that BAME healthcare workers were more likely to die from Covid-19.
The Level 3 restrictions in Donegal highlight the lack of on-the-ground co-operation along the border.
CEO Paul Reid said the numbers failing to turn up for their swab appointments has reduced now.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
An extra 251 acute beds in Q4 of this year, and 232 acute beds in Q1 next year, are included in the plan.
Concerns had been raised that nursing homes in Dublin were suspending window visits.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said last night that there were 90 people hospitalised with Covid-19 and 19 in ICU.
The government has emphasised the importance of keeping schools open in its new plan for living with Covid-19.
Paul Reid was defending Ireland’s testing capacity following a surge in demand for Covid-19 tests in recent weeks.
People must still restrict their movements for 14 days if they are a close contact.
The HSE said that it’s looking for public-health trained individuals who will be ready to start almost immediately.
Dr Colm Henry said that attempting to achieve herd immunity overwhelms hospitals, and that the duration of post-infection immunity isn’t clear.
Rates of healthcare worker vaccine uptake, particularly in nursing homes, remain low.
Sepsis is difficult to diagnose and can be confused with other conditions early on.
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy described the decision as “reckless” and “inexplicable”.
The union was responding to reports of a Covid-19 outbreak at Beaumont Hospital.
On Wednesday, there were 139 people in total using the self-isolation facilities.
At this morning’s HSE briefing, CEO Reid said that 3,000 tests have been completed among meat plant workers.
The INMO has warned that overcrowding and Covid-19 make for a ‘toxic combination’.
The majority of confirmed cases are now in those aged under 45.
Over 370 people lose their lives in Ireland from drug overdose every year.
Many teachers complain they’ve received little guidance or assurances about how pregnant staff will be looked after.
On schools, the HSE said today “the risks of keeping schools closed now outweigh the risk of Covid for children”.
The series of seminars will focus on obesity as a chronic disease, rather than as a lifestyle issue.
There have been reports that the KDoc service has been charging people for Covid-19 consultations.
The issue of Phil Hogan was raised as HSE officials addressed an Oireachtas Committee this morning.
For the first time, children aged 2-12 are also entitled to a free flu vaccine.
A widely shared Facebook post incorrectly claims that wearing a mask causes people to breathe in their own carbon dioxide.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said that 13,000 tests were completed, adding this is “our highest daily number ever”.
The HPSC estimates a national prevalence rate of 1.7%.
Health officials have provided an update this evening on the spread of the disease.
Over the last week, 55,000 tests have been completed, with 41,000 of those samples being taken through community or serial testing systems.
A panel of private providers will be made so that the HSE can utilise them when they’re needed.
Long waiting lists and a disjointed system have already caused major issues.
The story behind one of the most infamous myths of the pandemic.
Many neonatal units have no isolation facilities to deal with coronavirus patients.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in an election debate in Cleveland.
Highly anticipated, many will see the debate as an opportunity for either candidate to claim a key advantage in what should be a closely-fought battle.
Likely to be combative, it’ll see Democrat candidate Biden tackle Trump on the economy and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of course, it’ll be the early hours of the morning by the time any of this airs – and even then, it’s not likely to be an entertainment event for the faint-hearted.
So today we want to know: Will you be watching the first US presidential debate live?
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