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# pandemic

Last year
2022
Four in five Covid-19 deaths had at least three medical conditions involved
Diseases of the respiratory system were reported in 5,279 (or 98%) of Covid-19 deaths.
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Aug 16th 2022, 12:49 PM
Penneys accounts show €72 million less revenue last year
The company’s stores opened for Christmas 2020 but closed in January and didn’t reopen until May 2021.
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Jul 27th 2022, 5:32 PM
Pair of new studies point to natural Covid origin in Wuhan animal market
Answering whether the disease transferred naturally from animals, or was due to a lab accident, is considered vital to averting the next pandemic.
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Jul 27th 2022, 8:04 AM
Current Covid wave has peaked but hospital capacity remains under pressure, says CMO
46 Covid-19 related deaths were reported in the first 19 days of this month.
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Jul 26th 2022, 3:56 PM
Almost one in ten people struggled with food poverty in 2021, according to government
Approximately 8.9% of Irish people experience food poverty according to a government survey, around 445,000 people.
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Jul 18th 2022, 1:34 PM
World Health Organization advises against use of two drugs for non-severe Covid-19
Fluvoxamine and colchicine received considerable interest during the pandemic.
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Jul 14th 2022, 6:15 AM
World Bank approves billion dollar fund for developing countries to fight future pandemics
The fund was developed under the leadership of the United States, Italy and Indonesia.
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Jul 1st 2022, 10:27 AM
Official Covid case numbers 'just the tip of the iceberg' as subvariants lead to summer surge
Last week there was a more than 50% jump in reported case numbers.
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Jun 25th 2022, 12:05 AM
Majority of complaints about Covid-19 news articles linked to anonymous Facebook group
More than 500 complaints in total were made last year – 200 of those related to coverage of the pandemic.
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Jun 21st 2022, 6:15 AM
Levels of depression almost doubled among young people during the pandemic
Widespread mental health issues, particularly among young women are of ‘significant concern’.
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Jun 20th 2022, 6:30 AM
'I’ve never seen morale so broken': What one change do healthcare workers want to improve the system?
We asked health workers and others familiar with the sector what they want to see happen to improve healthcare in Ireland.
The Irish healthcare system is frequently hit with criticism and suggestions for how it can be improved.
Progress on the overhaul of the system is continuing but has been slow.
We asked workers and those familiar with the sector what one change they would like to see put into place.
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May 27th 2022, 12:05 AM
'The belief that being a doctor is a vocation and all else must be sacrificed… that mentality is waning'
'We needed more beds, we still need more beds': Will lessons be learned from the pandemic?
Billionaires’ wealth rose more during Covid-19 pandemic than in 23 years combined
A new billionaire was created every 30 hours during the pandemic, according to Oxfam.
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May 23rd 2022, 8:02 AM
Two cases of new Covid-19 variant of concern confirmed in Ireland
Earlier this month, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control classified two sub-lineages of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as variants of concern.
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May 22nd 2022, 5:37 PM
Union calls for menstrual health policy in every Irish workplace
Over 70% of respondents in a survey conducted by the union had taken time off work because of their periods.
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May 20th 2022, 12:30 PM
Children's Ombudsman warns of pandemic knock-on impacts as complaints surge almost 80%
Over half of the complaints in 2021 related to education.
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May 17th 2022, 6:35 AM
'We needed more beds, we still need more beds': Will lessons be learned from the pandemic?
With Ireland now in a different phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, will lessons be learned from the crisis gone by?
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May 17th 2022, 12:05 AM
WHO says Covid pandemic caused deaths of nearly 15 million people around world
The figure includes deaths directly associated with Covid as well as those due to the pandemic’s impact on the health system and society.
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May 5th 2022, 2:59 PM
WHO warns of obesity 'epidemic' in Europe, links problem to Covid lockdowns
Obesity rates in the region have ballooned by 138% in the past five decades.
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May 3rd 2022, 1:25 PM
Prison officers launch stinging attack over treatment of staff during Covid-19 pandemic
The Prison Officers’ Association are holding their annual conference in Sligo.
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Apr 27th 2022, 6:38 PM
UK Government policies discharging Covid patients to care homes 'unlawful', High Court rules
The case was brought by two women whose fathers died from Covid-19.
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Apr 27th 2022, 11:21 AM
Poll: Do you still wear a face mask in certain situations?
They’re no longer mandatory, but they can still offer protection against catching or spreading Covid-19.
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Apr 2nd 2022, 11:14 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
All time
If Omicron is more infectious but less severe it could create a new horizon, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says he is hopeful for 2022.
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Dec 26th 2021, 6:00 AM
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.
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Dec 16th 2021, 9:02 PM
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
'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
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
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.
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Dec 12th 2021, 7:15 AM
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
Deeply unlucky Munster simply focused on getting home from South Africa
10 of their players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
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Nov 30th 2021, 1:02 PM
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
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
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
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