# pandemic

Last week

29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023

# pandemic

Three years on, WHO says Covid-19 is still a global emergency

The WHO first declared a so-called public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020.

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Jan 30th 2023, 1:41 PM

Last month

January 2023

# WHO

WHO panel debates Covid's emergency status and whether pandemic merits highest level of alert

The outcome will be issued early next week.

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Jan 27th 2023, 6:17 PM

# Transport

Used car prices jump by almost 70% - due to pandemic, Brexit and Ukraine - report says

In particular, used cars in the lower end of the market are becoming less affordable despite being lower in safety standards and higher in emissions.

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Jan 19th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Vaccines

Over 70% of workforce have received Covid vaccine and at least one booster, latest data shows

61% of employees have a first booster and 13% of employees in the state had a second booster.

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Jan 10th 2023, 2:59 PM

# pandemic

Covid-19 inquiry 'should not be about pointing fingers' – Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he hopes to have an inquiry into the handling of the pandemic up and running this year.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 8:01 AM

Last year

2022

# pandemic preparedness

Plans on how to respond to possible future pandemic are being worked on, CMO says

Professor Breda Smyth became CMO in October after Dr Tony Holohan stepped aside.

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Dec 30th 2022, 12:41 PM

# lockdown over

WHO concerned over China Covid cases but country claims no new deaths

Beijing last week admitted the scale of the outbreak has become ‘impossible’ to track

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Dec 21st 2022, 5:44 PM

# pandemic

China expands lockdowns as Covid-19 cases hit daily record

Officials in the government of Zhengzhou have declared a ‘war of annihilation’ against the virus.

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Nov 24th 2022, 9:35 AM

# G20

G20 ministers launch billion-dollar pandemic fund

The fund is viewed as one of the early global outcomes of the G20 summit next week.

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Nov 13th 2022, 9:43 AM

# ESRI

Young people argued with parents and siblings more during first year of the Covid pandemic

The ESRI findings are based on an online survey that was carried out in December 2020.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 5:23 PM

# pandemic

World Health Organisation warns Covid is still an international emergency

The WHO’s Covid-19 technical lead, agreed, warning that there were still millions of cases being reported each week

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Oct 19th 2022, 7:24 PM

# mike ryan

Irish head of emergencies at WHO reveals he received death threats during pandemic

The Sligo-born doctor said that he may have post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Sep 21st 2022, 11:42 AM

Voices

Opinion: The world wants us to go back to normal after the pandemic. Maybe we need to rest instead

Artist Áine O’Hara has created the Rest Rooms, where rest is a form of resistance – here, she explains the background to the installation.

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Sep 7th 2022, 7:00 PM

# pandemic

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

# Covid-19

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

# Coronavirus

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

# pandemic

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

# increase

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

# British Medical Journal

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

# Covid-19

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

# 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

# Ombudsman

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

# Mental Health

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

# Health in Ireland

'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

# Davos

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

# Covid-19

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

# periods

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

# Child Welfare

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

# Healthcare

'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

# 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

# pandemic

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

# Covid-19

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

# Your Say

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

# 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