# pandemic

Last year

2022

# dr tedros

What will Covid-19 bring next? The World Health Organization outlines three scenarios

Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19, said the virus still has “a lot of energy left”.

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Mar 30th 2022, 9:23 PM

# Covid-19

Government wants a much smaller group with 'fresh' thinking for NPHET's replacement

Around 14 people will sit on the new group which is due to be announced this week.

Around 14 people will sit on the new group, due to be announced this week, Christina Finn writes.

Government reportedly believes some 'fresh' thinking is required on group.

It is understood that Health Minister wants to ensure scientists are well represented and that there is a better gender balance.

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Mar 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Covid-19

Tánaiste rules out bringing back Covid restrictions

There are currently around 1,100 people in hospital with Covid, with some 50 people in ICU.

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Mar 20th 2022, 6:01 PM

# nphet

Mask wearing looks set to become optional in the coming weeks

It is understood that members of NPHET are positive about the current Covid-19 situation.

The mask requirement on public transport, shops and in schools is expected to be lifted soon

The move will be one of the biggest changes in the pandemic, writes Christina Finn

Members of NPHET met with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Monday night

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Feb 15th 2022, 6:21 PM

# covid flying

Ryanair ranked worst short-haul airline for Covid refunds

The carrier received a refund satisfaction score of just 47% in a survey by consumer group Which?

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Feb 3rd 2022, 8:13 AM

# Remembrance

Irish arts and culture to play key role in national Covid commemorative day in March

A national commemoration event will take place on Sunday 20 March.

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Jan 21st 2022, 8:51 PM

# public worship

Court says Declan Ganley entitled to 50% of costs for failed challenge of restrictions on mass

The costs are estimated to be a six-figure sum.

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Jan 21st 2022, 4:22 PM

# pandemic

Extra public holiday to take place on 18 March and healthcare workers to get €1,000 bonus

In addition, from 2023 there will be a new annual public holiday at the start of February.

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Jan 19th 2022, 4:15 PM

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# pandemic

If Omicron is more infectious but less severe it could create a new horizon, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful for 2022.

49.0k

Dec 26th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Saga

Why have Leinster been left angry after ECPR awarded 28-0 win to Montpellier?

The Irish province had a matchday 23 cleared by the Irish authorities to travel.

56.8k

Dec 16th 2021, 9:02 PM

# Cancelled

Leinster's game called OFF with Montpellier awarded bonus-point win

The French government is toughening rules on travel from the UK from midnight on Friday.

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Dec 16th 2021, 5:59 PM

# protocols

'We were doing scrums with masks on' - Leinster players wait on final call

A decision on the Covid-threatened clash with Montpellier will be made today.

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Dec 16th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Disruption

Wasps forced into changes against Munster after positive Covid-19 tests

The English club have had a late setback before their clash in Coventry.

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Dec 12th 2021, 12:17 PM

Voices

Opinion: Listen to our mothers - fresh air and ventilation can prevent virus spread in hospitals

Prof Hilary Humphreys says too many of our hospitals in Ireland are cluttered and cramped which does not help containment of viruses.

21.3k

Dec 12th 2021, 7:15 AM

# pandemic

Munster confirm positive Covid cases among group who returned to Ireland

Some of the players and staff who arrived back from South Africa have since tested positive.

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Dec 8th 2021, 2:23 PM

# pandemic

Deeply unlucky Munster simply focused on getting home from South Africa

10 of their players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19.

35.8k

Nov 30th 2021, 1:02 PM

# Green Light

Munster have been given the go-ahead to fly home from South Africa

Two members of the touring party will have to remain in Cape Town.

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Nov 29th 2021, 2:10 PM

# Covid-19 accord

Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, says WHO chief

A virtual meeting of the UN’s health agency is seeking to devise a global action plan for tackling future pandemics.

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Nov 29th 2021, 2:00 PM

# Covid-19

Coalition leaders to meet with NPHET tomorrow to discuss Covid situation

The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been deemed a ‘concern’ by the World Health Organisation.

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Nov 28th 2021, 8:01 PM

# Germany

Germany passes milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19

The country’s health minister has said rising cases mean everyone who is not vaccinated will have caught the virus by the end of winter.

9.8k

Nov 25th 2021, 2:50 PM

# Capacity

ICU nurses: 'No more clapping by the public or lighting candles. At this stage, it's an insult'

Staff in intensive care units say they are at breaking point as a fourth surge of the pandemic hits.

Staff in intensive care units say they're at breaking point as a fourth Covid surge hits, Órla Ryan reports

"ICU nurses and doctors are absolutely exhausted and we haven't even hit the winter peak," one nurse said

Most ICU beds are full and the HSE is making efforts to increase surge capacity

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Nov 25th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Boosters

US authorises Covid boosters for all over 18s

The booster decision comes as cases are rapidly rising nationally in the US

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Nov 19th 2021, 3:12 PM

# Your story

Work in the live events or nightlife industry? Tell us how the Covid-19 restrictions have affected you

We want to hear your stories about how the restrictions since March 2020 have impacted your work life.

6.9k

Nov 17th 2021, 1:37 PM

# Your story

You tell us: How are you living your life right now during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Have the rising numbers changed how many social contacts you have, or are things unchanged? You tell us.

14.8k

Nov 16th 2021, 11:42 AM

# pandemic policing

Gardaí cut collective leave allowance as 'contingency' for possible Christmas Covid-19 measures

The garda Covid-19 Co-ordination Unit told gardaí the measure will take effect on 22 November.

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Nov 10th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Coronavirus

Heading into winter, how are other countries in Europe coping with the latest Covid wave?

Germany reported its biggest daily increase in cases since the start of the pandemic yesterday.

27.6k

Nov 5th 2021, 6:15 AM

# fourth wave

'ICU beds are running out again': Germany hit by 'massive' pandemic of unvaccinated

A system that excludes the unvaccinated from some activities could be introduced in Germany’s 16 states.

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Nov 3rd 2021, 10:13 PM

# INMO

Student nurses Dáil protest: 'I know I'm not staying in Ireland - after I'm qualified, I'm gone'

Trade union representatives and opposition TDs said that paying student nurses was about securing the health service.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 4:19 PM

# Ana Liffey Drug Project

Covid housing supports allowed drug users to 'better engage with treatment services'

It also led to a decreased reliance on drugs and alcohol among some service users.

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Nov 1st 2021, 4:19 PM

# Rome

World leaders to talk climate, economy, vaccines at G20

The two day talks will be held in Rome.

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Oct 30th 2021, 12:04 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'Covid left many feeling disregarded by society because they don’t live in a family unit'

Yvonne Barnes-Holmes says that the level of suffering created by a lack of social interaction is just beginning to emerge.

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Oct 29th 2021, 7:00 AM

# car price spike

Pandemic and 'Brexit-induced shock' blamed for used car price hike

In just three months since June 2021 used car prices have increased by 10.6%.

31.6k

Oct 11th 2021, 11:10 AM

# extra support

Irish sport to receive €65m in additional funding this year

The announcement was made today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

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Oct 6th 2021, 1:43 PM

# Justice Committee

Justice Committee: Govt should create strategy to address premature release of info into media

The Joint Committee on Justice released its report ‘Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic’ today.

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Sep 28th 2021, 10:10 PM

# dolores cahill

Controversial pandemic campaigner Dolores Cahill no longer employed at UCD

Dolores Cahill had been a professor at the UCD faculty of Medicine.

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Sep 18th 2021, 1:33 PM

# Violence

MEPs vote to make gender-based violence a crime in the EU

Ursula von der Leyen said legislation would be drawn up by the end of this year.

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Sep 16th 2021, 2:34 PM

# Red C Poll

One in five people distanced themselves from family or friends due to Covid disagreements

Those in younger age groups were more likely to have fallen out with a loved one.

39% of people had disagreements with friends or family about how to behave during the pandemic, Michelle Hennessy reports.

Almost half of those aged 35-44 said they had disagreements with a family member or friend about Covid vaccines.

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Sep 14th 2021, 12:05 AM

# the rotunda

RTÉ defends The Rotunda series after criticism over filming at maternity hospital during Covid

Critics of the series have questioned why a TV crew was given access when severe restrictions were in place for partners.

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Sep 9th 2021, 1:50 PM

# covid19

Concerts, Communions and the return to offices: The key dates for lifting Covid restrictions

The Taoiseach this evening said the country is taking an important and welcome step forward.

The Taoiseach announced four key dates, with all restrictions on events and indoor activities lifted from 22 October.

In September indoor events and entertainment venues will be subject to capacity limits.

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Aug 31st 2021, 6:39 PM

# Covid-19

Coronavirus: 1,997 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health announced the figures this afternoon.

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Aug 28th 2021, 1:52 PM