'Many people are shocked to get a contact tracing call' There are 800 contact tracers based around the country. The system can manage 1,500 cases a day. This equates to around 10,000 calls a day, ... Coronavirus • 05 Feb
Inside ICU: Units pushed to capacity as cases surge Intensive care units are coming close to capacity as the numbers being admitted for critical care continue to increase. Coronavirus • 21 Jan
The realities of being sick with Covid-19 Firsthand accounts from six people on the reality of being sick with Covid-19. Coronavirus • 15 Jan
'Weekend from hell' - on the frontline of Covid-19 Those on the frontline outline their fears after a Covid-19 "weekend of hell" for the health service. Coronavirus • 12 Jan
'We were frightened' - healthcare workers on Covid-19 For those working in hospitals, residential homes and healthcare settings, it's been one the toughest years of their careers. Coronavirus • 18 Dec 20
Addiction services see major increase in demand Addiction services have seen a surge in the number of people contacting them with problems related to alcohol and drugs. Coronavirus • 24 Nov 20
Pandemic leaves many Irish airline pilots grounded Looking out at the layers of blue sky, sun, and neat squares of farmland below prompts a certain feeling of anticipation as the runway lights ... Ireland • 05 Nov 20
Study shows higher Covid infection rate in health staff Nurses, doctors, hospital porters; they are frontline in this pandemic. Nearly 1 in 5 of all Covid-19 cases in Ireland has been in healthcare workers. Coronavirus • 27 Oct 20
Working from home - is it working for you? It's been more than 170 days since Clare Nolan was in her office in Dublin, with her kitchen and coworking hub now serving as her ... Coronavirus • 03 Oct 20
