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# simon-harris - Yesterday’s News
Antibody test to identify 'immune' individuals to get government funding boost
Those that are ‘immune’ could therefore be safe to return to work.
# simon-harris - Saturday 27 June, 2020
In full: These are your new Cabinet ministers
The new ministerial lineup has been confirmed.
# simon-harris - Thursday 25 June, 2020
Community contact tracing for one meat plant is at 73%, not 90%, department confirms
There has been some confusion about the level of contact tracing at meat processing plants.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 23 June, 2020
'An absolute scandal': Ireland has the highest Covid infection rate for healthcare workers in the world, committee told
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening suggested that the figures provided by the INMO were wrong.
# simon-harris - Thursday 18 June, 2020
Hairdressers and barbers should be allowed reopen at end of month, NPHET recommends
This recommendation will be subject to Cabinet approval tomorrow.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 17 June, 2020
'It's good news': Health Minister says virus reproductive rate is staying below 1
The reproductive rate gives an indication of the number of other people who are infected by a positive case.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 16 June, 2020
Colds, flus and Covid-19 combined could overwhelm Irish health system this winter, experts warn
Flu season normally puts the Irish health system under strain.
# simon-harris - Monday 15 June, 2020
Government launches campaign to encourage use of face coverings
Health Minister Simon Harris said people will need to get into the habit of bringing a face covering out with them like they do with their phone or keys.
# simon-harris - Sunday 14 June, 2020
Employees at meat plants had to wait 16 days to be re-tested for Covid-19
More than 1,000 cases of the virus have been reported across 20 facilities nationwide.
# simon-harris - Friday 12 June, 2020
Special summer school programmes with supports for children with special needs get green light
Minister for Education Joe McHugh said he hopes that schools, teachers and SNAs “feel they can get involved”.
# simon-harris - Thursday 11 June, 2020
'It's actually a serious issue': Government to consider next week when hairdressers could re-open
Minister Harris said he recognises the importance of this question for business owners and for the wellbeing of members of the public.
Health Minister says virus reproductive rate 'staying remarkably stable'
Harris told the Dáil that the R number is now between 0.4 and 0.8.
# simon-harris - Monday 8 June, 2020
No return to rush-hour as Dublin's streets remain quiet on the first morning of Phase Two
Buses and train stations remained largely quiet this morning.
Harris urges public to keep number of close contacts 'small' as Ireland enters Phase Two
Harris was speaking as Ireland enters ‘Phase Two Plus’ of easing Covid-19 restrictions.
# simon-harris - Sunday 7 June, 2020
People will rely on family and friends for a ‘dig out’ until creches reopen, says minister
The government plan sets out that creches will open on 29 June.
# simon-harris - Saturday 6 June, 2020
'Highly unlikely' weddings with over 100 people will take place 'over the next few months', says Harris
NPHET is to give advice to government on weddings in the next seven to ten days.
# simon-harris - Friday 5 June, 2020
Dublin City Council says playgrounds will stay closed despite government announcement
The government announced that children can return to playgrounds as the country embarks on Phase Two.
'Phase Two Plus' to go ahead on Monday, pandemic payments to continue until August: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here are the main coronavirus stories you need to know today.
# simon-harris - Thursday 4 June, 2020
Harris says there is 'a slight potential increase' in the Covid-19 reproductive rate
Harris said the country is still effectively suppressing the growth of the virus.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
Simon Harris back at work after Covid-19 test comes back negative
The health minister said that he was ‘delighted’ to be back at work.
Black Lives Matter protest still set to go ahead on Saturday after separate demonstration cancelled
A protest on Saturday is still scheduled to go ahead, despite concerns from health officials.
Harris says 20km rule important to avoid virus being brought into less affected areas
The number of Covid-19 cases in ICU has fallen to 36, according to the latest figures.
'Large gatherings are dangerous': Harris says planned anti-racism march should be cancelled
A garda investigation into Monday’s protest is underway.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
Simon Harris: 'Racism disgusts me, but protests that don't support social distancing are not possible'
The Heallth Minister said he understood the motivations of protesters and “would have been there with people in normal times”.
# simon-harris - Saturday 30 May, 2020
Five weeks in lockdown in hospital is tough - and the food makes it worse
A patient with cystic fibrosis, for whom nutrition is key to health, shares her hospital food experience.
Number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in ICU drops to 42, down from peak of 160
The peak of patients requiring ICU care occurred on 4 April, with 160 people in intensive care beds.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 27 May, 2020
Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen again
Harris said government will continue to be led by public health advice.
# simon-harris - Saturday 23 May, 2020
Harris announces establishment of Covid-19 nursing home expert panel
The establishment of the panel follows a recent National Public Health Emergency Team recommendation.
# simon-harris - Friday 22 May, 2020
Harris says mandatory passenger form for those arriving in Ireland from next week
The Minister for Health addressed reporters this evening.
NPHET to meet to discuss Covid-19 outbreak in meat factories
Last night it emerged that 828 workers have been diagnosed across the country.
# simon-harris - Thursday 21 May, 2020
'We can suppress this virus': Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 is 0.45
The reproductive rate of the virus is 0.45, Minister for Health Simon Harris has said.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 20 May, 2020
Sale of menthol cigarettes banned in Ireland from today
A European Court of Justice ruling four years ago declared that the flavouring is used to increase the attractiveness of cigarettes.
# simon-harris - Monday 18 May, 2020
Free flu vaccine will be available for children aged 2-12 this winter
The vaccine will also be free for people in at-risk groups and those aged 70 and over.
'Highly unlikely' weddings of up to 100 people allowed by July, Simon Harris says
Small weddings are due to be permitted by 20 July, according to the government roadmap out of lockdown.
# simon-harris - Sunday 17 May, 2020
Number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in ICU falls to 54
The latest figures show the virus’s prevalence has continued on a downward trajectory.
# simon-harris - Friday 15 May, 2020
'Curtains can wait': Why the government is allowing hardware - but not homeware - stores to re-open
Homeware stores will have to wait until a later phase to re-open.
Cabinet set to approve easing of restrictions, but homeware stores not permitted to open
Hardware stores, garden centres, farmers’ markets, bicycle shops and garages are due to open Monday.
# simon-harris - Thursday 14 May, 2020
HSE boss raised concern over NPHET's statement about ramping up Covid-19 testing
HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said he was taken by surprise when Dr Tony Holohan made the announcement last month.
'Remarkably stable': Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen
Ireland’s reproductive rate has now fallen to between 0.4-0.6.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
Human rights group calls on health minister to justify extending emergency garda powers
Figures show the emergency powers were invoked a total of 192 times over the past month.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (10509)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (1926)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1448)
I've no bookings made but I might (1048)
I hope to go to both (564)
I've made several bookings (144)
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