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Coronavirus: 1,631 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 67 deaths notified in the past week
NPHET confirmed the latest figures at a briefing this afternoon.
# Covid-19
Covid Cabinet sub committee discuss compliance, antigen tests and boosters
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says there are concerns about the level of infection among healthcare workers and patients in hospital.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 2,193 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 2,466 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# ANTIGEN TESTING
From snake oil to government policy - the long and winding antigen test debate
The Government announced yesterday that it is to increase the use of antigen tests.
Voices
Opinion: Today's announcement was a shambles - the live events sector is now on its knees
Concert promoter Shane Dunne reacts to the latest government announcement on the live events sector.
# nphet letter
NPHET considered 'full pause' on easing restrictions and warned they may have to be reintroduced
The Government was warned about the ‘precarious’ Covid situation ahead of today’s limited loosening of restrictions.
# 22 october
NPHET to meet ahead of reopening decision as HSE boss says it's 'back to basics'
NPHET is due to meet at 2pm before delivering its advice to the Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee.
NPHET is due to meet at 2pm before delivering its advice to the Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee.
Almost all remaining Covid-19 restrictions are due to be lifted on Friday.
But a recent rise in cases numbers and hospitlisations has thrown the plan into doubt.
Publican's groups urge full reopening of sector following 'escalation in crisis faced by pubs'
HSE's Dr Colm Henry: 'We’re heading into a difficult winter, there’s no doubt about that'
# Your Say
Poll: Do you think the country should remove all Covid-19 restrictions this week?
Nphet meet today to discuss their advice for Government as the country prepares to reopen.
# Coronavirus
De Gascun: Covid-19 cases 'will increase as restrictions ease', but vaccines are effective
Public health officials yesterday confirmed a further 2,180 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
# Philip Nolan
A 'modest' change in people's behaviour could 'shift the balance' and reduce Covid, says Nolan
Public health officials confirmed 2,180 new cases earlier today.
# Coronavirus
Ireland is coming 'close to suppressing' Covid-19, Philip Nolan says
“We seem to have come close to suppressing what is a very transmissible virus,” he said.
# the end
NPHET's Covid-19 briefings set to end for good as team moves to 'surveillance mode'
The team has lead the response to the pandemic in Ireland since early 2020.
Health officials are due to revert to their original duties later this month, writes Cónal Thomas.
Members of NPHET have not held a public briefing since 24 August.
Stormont ministers agree to end social distancing in NI shops and theatres
Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics open as thousands of students start college
# covid19
Health officials expect self-isolation criteria for children could be changed 'in the near term'
Dr Tony Holohan said that while there has been an increase in testing in younger age groups, positivity has dropped.
The CMO said he believes Ireland is on track to lift the majority of restrictions on 22 October.
He said officials have not seen anything emerging globally to concern them in relation to new variants.
# Vaccines
NIAC recommends booster mRNA dose for care home residents and over 80s
The booster can be given six months after the initial vaccine course was completed.
# scaled back
NPHET to be 'significantly scaled back' from late October as restrictions end
NPHET and its sub-groups will move out of the ‘emergency phase’ of the pandemic.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 1,293 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health announced the figures this evening.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 1,706 new cases confirmed as CMO issues message to parents ahead of schools' return
The Department of Health announced the figures this afternoon.
# Your Say
Poll: Should NPHET be disbanded in October?
The Taoiseach refused to confirm or deny reports by the Irish Independent yesterday.
# nphet
Taoiseach declines to comment on rumours that NPHET is to be disbanded
It follows reports that the group will be wound up by October.
AS IT HAPPENED
Offices to reopen and live events to return on 'phased basis' over Sept and Oct
Further discussions are due to take place next week.
Catherine Martin said she wants to see “an easing of restrictions in September for our musicians, for our artists”.
Eamon Ryan said there is a potential for public transport to return to 100% capacity next month under plans being discussed.
Minister Ryan also said confirmations and communions could possibly recommence from September.
# easing restrictions
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
The Taoiseach, Tánasite and the chief medical officer have been invited to attend a meeting with live entertainment reps.
# daily update
Coronavirus: 2,125 new cases confirmed in Ireland
This is the third time in a week that the daily caseload surpassed 2,000.
# daily update
Coronavirus: 2,098 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# new roadmap
Roadmap for easing of Covid restrictions set to be published on 31 August
“We will be going into a new era of the management of Covid-19,” Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this evening.
# daily cases
Coronavirus: 1,978 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health announced the figures this afternoon.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 1,782 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were announced by the Government Press Office this evening.
# pandemic
Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government
A report said the public health team became the “de facto decision maker” rather than simply an adviser to government.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 1,352 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health on Twitter.
# daily cases
Coronavirus: 1,361 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
# nphet
Coronavirus: 1,408 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# daily cases
Coronavirus: 1,120 new cases confirmed in Ireland
142 patients are in hospital with Covid-19, including 27 in intensive care units.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 1,345 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health today.
# nphet
Unsolicited calls to Holohan and Glynn are 'appalling', says Donnelly
The chief medical officer and his deputy have received threatening phone calls recently.
# Indoor dining
Cabinet approves legislation for phased reopening of indoor dining
Under 18s will be permitted once accompanied by a vaccinated or recovered guardian
The legislation will go before the Oireachtas in the coming days
Under 18s will be permitted indoors once accompanied by a vaccinated or recovered guardian
Venues will still have to comply with social distancing measures
# daily update
Coronavirus: 397 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials are seeing a “small but concerning increase in hospitalisations in recent days”.
# Hospitality
'Number of options' to get indoor dining reopened under discussion
The industry met with government representatives today for talks on the reopening of hospitality.
# Covid-19
Coronavirus: 512 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.
# nphet
NPHET member says team 'not there to be popular' as Donnelly criticises 'online vitriol'
Dr Cillian de Gascun said negative commentary can be “a little bit disheartening”.
# janssen
Pharmacies set to begin vaccinating 18-34 year-olds from next Monday
People in the age bracket can contact a participating pharmacy to book an appointment for the jab.