Will Omicron be the last big wave of Covid-19? Amid record Covid-19 case numbers, there are grounds for both optimism and caution, explains Mark Coughlan. What are the numbers telling decision-makers about the Omicron ... Prime Time • 07 Jan
Is enough being done to reach the unvaccinated? New statistics from the CSO give fresh insight into the vaccination status of those admitted to hospital with Covid-19, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 22 Nov 21
Here's what you need to know about NPHET's modelling The assumptions made in the modelling provide an insight into what senior members of NPHET believe is happening with the spread of the virus, explains ... Prime Time • 19 Nov 21
Around 1 million currently eligible for vaccine booster About one million people are currently eligible for a booster vaccine dose in Ireland, according to a Prime Time analysis of HSE vaccine data. Prime Time • 18 Nov 21
What is the Government's Covid strategy? Neither the growth in case numbers nor the associated warnings from officials have caused a collective change in behaviour, explains Mark Coughlan. Where do we ... Prime Time • 17 Nov 21
Is NPHET going to recommend new restrictions? As Covid-19 case numbers surge ahead of Christmas, a couple of indicators will be worth watching over the coming week, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 03 Nov 21
The numbers behind the latest Covid-19 concern Data from the country's pandemic monitoring system can explain the concern among policymakers about the latest rise in Covid-19 cases, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 20 Oct 21
Delta wave: What's known about likely hospitalisations? Ireland is entering the Delta wave with a lot of people vaccinated. We all know this wave will be different, Mark Coughlan explains. But how ... Prime Time • 22 Jul 21
From Lambda to Iota - what we know about Covid variants In recent weeks, the focus has been on the Delta variant. But scientists are constantly monitoring emerging mutations, Mark Coughlan explains. What do they know ... Prime Time • 10 Jul 21
What do NPHET's models really say about a fourth wave? The pessimistic scenarios presented by NPHET this week won't come to pass. Using modelling, decision-makers aim to avoid adverse outcomes, not predict them, Mark Coughlan ... Prime Time • 02 Jul 21
