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Dr Breda Smyth outlined how the single outbreak multiplied over three weeks at this evening's briefing (Image: Rolling News)

How one Covid-19 outbreak led to more than 440 cases

The HSE has confirmed that a single outbreak of Covid-19 among students in the west of the country, has led to more than 442 further cases in over 200 separate household outbreaks.

Coronavirus • 08 Mar 21

The briefing heard discussion about schools, age profiles, working from home and the spread of the virus

5 things we learned from this evening's NPHET briefing

Here are five things we learned from tonight's NPHET briefing at the Department of Health.

Coronavirus • 07 Jan 21

Concern over the risk of catching Covid-19 was one of several factors for the smaller number

Prisoners turn down temporary release over virus fears

Far fewer prisoners are to avail of temporary release for Christmas this year, with concern over the risk of contracting Covid-19 whilst in the community among a number of factors for the reduced number.

Ireland • 23 Dec 20

Speaking on RTÉ's This Week programme, Professor Philip Nolan said it was a very anxious time for parents and teachers (file pic)

100 children test positive for virus in last two weeks

The Chair of the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has said that 100 children, aged between five and 14, have tested positive for Covid-19 in Ireland in the last two weeks.

Coronavirus • 09 Mar 21

'Boomerang' the humpback whale - tagged as HBIRL3 - was first recorded in waters off west Cork in 2001

'Boomerang' makes a splash on return to Irish waters

Rare footage has been recorded of one of Europe's best known humpback whales feeding during what is the animal's latest visit to waters off west Cork.

News Lens • 26 Aug 20

Philip Nolan said we need to look at modifying restrictions to allow people get back to more activity (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

'Real danger' of second wave of coronavirus cases

The chair of the Epidemiological Modelling Group advising the National Public Health Emergency Team has said there is a "real danger" of a second wave of virus cases, if the changing of restrictions in place is not done correctly.

Coronavirus • 02 May 20

Dr Tom Ryan, an intensive care consultant at St James's Hospital, said there has been a 'steady flow' into its ICU

St James's ICU seeing patients of 'all age groups'

An intensive care consultant at St James's Hospital in Dublin has said they are receiving Covid-19 patients from "all age groups" into ICU.

Ireland • 02 May 20

China has already implemented a 14-day quarantine period for travellers

McConkey: Quarantining travellers could be new 'normal'

The enforcement of a two-week quarantine for people travelling from areas affected by Covid-19 to non-affected areas could become "the new normal" in the future, according to a leading infectious disease specialist.

Coronavirus • 02 May 20

The HSE has said it will see an increase in tests

HSE expects surge in coronavirus tests

The Chief Operations Officer of the HSE has said there will be a "significant" surge in the number of people to be tested for Covid-19 over the coming week.

Coronavirus • 02 May 20

It is not known how easily the virus spreads from person to person, or if it can spread before symptoms are shown

Coronavirus: Latest advice as Ireland sees first case

Ireland has seen its first case of Covid-19, the coronavirus which has spread globally from Wuhan in China. Here are some of the key things to keep in mind.

Health • 02 May 20