# covid19

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

# excess mortality

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

Coronavirus: 14,486 new cases and 750 patients in hospital, including 44 in ICU

The Department of Health announced the latest figures from the Easter break this afternoon.

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Apr 19th 2022, 3:18 PM

# Nurses

'Disappointing' to have no nursing or midwifery member on new Covid advisory group, INMO says

The Department of Health yesterday confirmed the details of the new Covid-19 Advisory Group that will include members such as Professor Luke O’Neill.

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Apr 9th 2022, 2:39 PM

# booster dose

European health agencies say it's 'too early' for fourth Covid vaccine for general population

NIAC today recommended a second mRNA booster dose for people aged 65 or over and those who are immunocompromised.

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Apr 6th 2022, 5:24 PM

# Health reforms

HSE boss admits ‘challenges’ ahead as €20 billion National Service Plan unveiled

The plan contains pledges to cut waiting lists and continue Ireland on the path to universal healthcare.

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Mar 1st 2022, 5:44 PM

Coronavirus: 8,250 new PCR-confirmed cases and 9,608 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures in a statement this afternoon.

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Feb 28th 2022, 3:20 PM

Coronavirus: 11,671 new PCR-confirmed cases and 8,515 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

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Feb 21st 2022, 2:55 PM

Coalition leaders to discuss changes to mandatory mask-wearing rules

It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting tomorrow, at which the Government is expected to accept the advice from health officials.

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Feb 21st 2022, 12:18 PM

Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine

The HSE said a number of children in this age group had Covid over the Christmas period, but they are now eligible for their jab.

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Feb 20th 2022, 7:15 AM

Coronavirus: 9,441 new cases and 639 patients in hospital, including 58 in ICU

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.

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Feb 17th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Pregnancy

Large study backs up findings from Irish experts about Covid placentitis

Covid-19 placentitis is an infection of the placenta which occurs in some pregnant women with Covid-19.

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Feb 15th 2022, 11:27 AM

Covid: 10,571 new cases announced in Ireland, 896 in hospital and 90 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by health officials today.

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Jan 20th 2022, 4:29 PM

Covid-19: 5,767 positive PCRs, 5,916 positive antigen tests, 979 in hospital and 93 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 18th 2022, 5:43 PM

Covid-19: 18,904 new confirmed cases, 1,011 in hospital and 92 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 13th 2022, 5:45 PM

# Covid-19

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

In England, people who test positive on an antigen test will no longer need to take a PCR test to confirm their result.

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Jan 11th 2022, 11:12 AM

Covid-19: 21,384 new confirmed cases, 984 in hospital and 83 in ICU

The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 9th 2022, 12:21 PM

# mhq

State spent almost €25 million on mandatory hotel quarantine, new figures show

Approximately €9.5 million was collected from those that had to use the service.

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Jan 7th 2022, 10:52 AM

# omicron

Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid

Strict close contact rules and the prevalence of Covid-19 have caused worker shortages in some sectors.

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Jan 4th 2022, 7:45 PM

# Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 16,986 new confirmed cases, 804 in hospital and 93 in ICU

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Jan 3rd 2022, 12:04 PM

HSE opens Covid vaccine registration for all children aged 5-11

The HSE said appointments are expected to be offered soon after registration.

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Jan 3rd 2022, 9:50 AM

# booster programme

Booster vaccines available to anyone aged over 16 as Health Minister promises more ICU beds

Over 16s will be able to receive the jab in vaccination centres, pharmacies or at their GP.

Those aged over 16 will be able to access the jab through vaccination centres, community pharmacies and GPs.

HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry said that at least 3,800 HSE staff were out on Covid-related leave across the country.

Meanwhile, Eamon Ryan has said that he expects schools, colleges and creches to reopen after the Christmas break.

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Jan 2nd 2022, 6:35 PM

All time

Coronavirus: 16,428 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 22 deaths notified in the past week

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Dec 29th 2021, 6:52 PM

# vaccine programme

First vaccination clinics for vulnerable children held as hospitals face pressure due to Covid

The number of people in hospital with Covid jumped by 75 overnight.

There were 16,959 positive swabs reported today by the Department of Health

The booster programme hit the milestone of 2,000,000 doses administered.

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Dec 29th 2021, 4:45 PM

# Boosters

People aged 30-39 can receive a booster shot from today

Those aged 16-29 who received a Janssen primary dose can also avail of a booster from today.

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Dec 29th 2021, 6:00 AM

Coronavirus: 6,735 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.

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Dec 27th 2021, 2:12 PM

# vaccine equity

Irish NGOs worried booster roll-outs will lead to further vaccine inequality globally

Without intellectual property rights waivers to allow developing countries to produce their own jabs, demand will continue to outstrip supply, they said.

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Dec 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# health measures

Holohan advises people not to meet indoors with other households and to avoid crowded shops

The CMO reiterated his message to reduce social contacts to stem the spread of Omicron.

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Dec 26th 2021, 7:45 AM

11,182 new coronavirus cases confirmed - Ireland's highest daily total

The Department of Health has estimated that Omicron accounts for 83% of cases now.

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Dec 24th 2021, 1:39 PM

Coronavirus: 7,411 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Dr Tony Holohan has said that the omicron is now accounting for almost three-quarters of new cases in Ireland.

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Dec 23rd 2021, 5:40 PM

Coronavirus: 6,307 new cases confirmed in Ireland, with 55 deaths notified in the past week

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.

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Dec 22nd 2021, 5:29 PM

Plan for the rollout of boosters to under-40s expected by end of week, says HSE

Paul Reid said the country’s health system is already under pressure.

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Dec 22nd 2021, 4:23 PM

# Isolation

UK cuts Covid isolation period to 7 days as Johnson says no more restrictions before Christmas

The rule change will allow thousands of people to see their families in time for Christmas.

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Dec 22nd 2021, 7:06 AM

# Testing

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron

People will use a new website to order their tests, which will then be sent by US mail at no charge, the White House said.

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Dec 21st 2021, 10:00 PM

Only half of people with Covid-19 symptoms are isolating as 4,799 new cases confirmed in Ireland

467 people were in hospital with the virus this morning, including 104 are in intensive care.

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Dec 20th 2021, 7:18 PM

# crunch the numbers

Covid-19: What does the recent data tell us about Ireland's fight against the virus?

As the government ramps up the vaccination rollout again, the data indicates boosters are doing their job.

High levels of Covid-19 continue to be reported among children, Michelle Hennessy reports.

Hospitalisation rates for older groups dipped following the rollout of booster vaccines.

Small numbers of people continue to come forward for their initial first and second doses of vaccine.

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Dec 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

Coronavirus: 4,688 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.

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Dec 13th 2021, 9:00 PM

Coronavirus: 4,004 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.

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Dec 11th 2021, 1:07 PM