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The restrictions were supposed to last two weeks; they lasted much longer

Workplace revolution - How Covid changed the way we work

The way we work changed dramatically when the Covid 19 pandemic hit Ireland five years ago.

Pfizer has posted better than expected sales for its Covid vaccine and antiviral treatment.

Pfizer raises profit forecast on Covid sales

US drugmaker Pfizer has today raised its annual profit forecast after posting better-than-expected sales for its Covid vaccine and antiviral treatment.

Business • 30 Jul 24

The notes relate to a meeting of the Stormont Executive on 2 July 2020 (file image)

Probe over 'missing' notes from NI Executive meeting

An investigation has been ordered after it emerged there were "missing" notes from a key meeting of the Stormont Executive.

Ulster • 03 May 24

A study found female essential workers' were substantially more impaired than male workers during the Covid-19 pandemic

Ex-CMO concern over fall in vaccinations among staff

The former Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has expressed concern about the fall in the numbers of healthcare staff being vaccinated against Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 18 Jan 24

Mr Martin indicated that the Government may be prepared to intervene on the issue of the warehousing of tax debts.

Deadline for warehoused tax debts may be extended

The Tánaiste has indicated that the Government may be prepared to consider extending the deadline for businesses who warehoused tax debts to the Revenue Commissioners during the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to help many struggling operators in the restaurant sector.

Business • 15 Jan 24

Mr Vallance's diaries suggest the then PM Boris Johnson argued for letting the virus 'rip'

Inquiry told Johnson, Sunak 'happy to let people die'

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wanted to let Covid "rip" despite the fact people would die, while the then chancellor Rishi Sunak also thought that was "okay", a UK public inquiry has heard.

UK • 20 Nov 23

The use of masks will still be recommended in certain circumstances under the new advice (file image)

Hospitals to relax facemask requirement from 19 April

The universal use of facemasks in hospitals and other healthcare settings, to curb the spread of Covid-19, is to be relaxed from later this month.

Health • 07 Apr 23

A passenger wearing personal protective equipment to halt the spread of Covid-19 arrives at a train station in Beijing

China defends Covid response after WHO, Biden concerns

China has defended its handling of its raging Covid-19 outbreak after US President Joe Biden voiced concern and the World Health Organization said Beijing was under-reporting virus deaths.

World • 05 Jan 23

Workers who received Covid income supports were more likely to have changed jobs in the past two years, according to the CSO

80% of PUP, WSS recipients still working in Q2 2022

More than 80% of workers who received pandemic supports were still in PAYE employment by the middle of this year, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 01 Nov 22

Tourists queue up to leave Shanghai Disney Resort after presenting negative Covid-19 tests

Shanghai Disney shuts over Covid, keeps tourists inside

Shanghai's Disney Resort had to abruptly shut its gates on Halloween following the visit of a woman who subsequently tested positive for Covid-19, locking in all visitors and only allowing them to leave - hours later - once they tested negative for the virus.

Coronavirus • 01 Nov 22

US President Joe Biden extended his "deepest thanks" to Dr Fauci in a White House statement (file photo)

Biden's Covid advisor Fauci to step down in December

US President Joe Biden's Covid advisor Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert who became the face of the country's fight against the pandemic, has announced that he will step down in December.

US • 22 Aug 22

Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, said the slide 'is a red alert for child health'

'Child health crisis' as immunisation levels fall

Increased misinformation and the disruption of global supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic are behind the biggest sustained drop in childhood vaccinations in three decades, a report from the United Nations has said.

News Lens • 15 Jul 22

Dr Niamh Lynch said children have not been exposed to a number of illnesses due to the pandemic

Hospitals seeing more children with 'winter type bugs'

A consultant paediatrician at the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork has said that winter bugs are being seen in children this summer and that children in hospital have a large viral load.

Health • 05 Jul 22

Pope Francis pictured celebrating mass inside the Sistine Chapel yesterday

Pope backs Covid immunisation, warns of misinformation

Pope Francis has condemned "baseless" ideological misinformation about Covid vaccines, backing national immunisation campaigns and called health care a moral obligation.

World • 10 Jan 22

Will the worst of the pandemic be over in 2022?

Time will tell if the arrival of the Omicron variant in December here may possibly have contributed to a turning point.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Jan 22

What is it like to have the Omicron variant?

Six cases of Omicron have now been identified in Ireland. But what is it like to have the new variant? Philip Gallagher has been talking to two people who've been through it.

Prime Time • 10 Dec 21

A public heath notice at Heathrow Airport in London. Britain is one of several countries to today confirm further Omicron cases (file image)

Britain calls meeting of G7 health ministers over Covid

Britain, currently chair of the G7 group of nations, has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the Covid crisis, after several European countries announced further cases of the new Omicron variant.

Coronavirus • 28 Nov 21

French ex-health minister charged over Covid handling

Former French health minister Agnes Buzyn has been charged over her handling of the Covid-19 pandemic after investigators at a special court in Paris concluded there were grounds to prosecute her.

World • 10 Sep 21

Children returned to St Patrick's preschool in Galway city

100,000 children returning to preschool

Around 100,000 children returned to preschool this morning under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme.

Coronavirus • 08 Mar 21

Titim 98% tagtha ar earnáil na dtionscnóirí turais in iarthar na tíre de bharr Covid-19. Deir Western Chauffeur Drive, atá ionadaíoch ar 48 comhlacht go bhfuil tacaíocht éigeandála de dhíth láithreach bonn

Tacaíocht éigeandála de dhíth go dóite don earnáil turasóireachta

Titim tubaisteach 98% tagtha ar ghnó na dturasanna príobháideacha in iarthar na hÉireann ina éigeandáil dóibh san atá ag obair san earnáil. Deir cumann ionadaíoch ar 48 comhlacht muna gcuirtear tacaíocht ar fáil, go scriosfar an earnáil go h-iomlán

Nuacht • 03 Dec 20

Presenter Sandra Hurley is joined by Mícheál Lehane and Mary Regan.

Podcast: Leo Varadkar's text messages

It has been a bruising week for the Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar. He admitted his handling of a sensitive agreement with doctors was not best practice. He was cross examined in the Dáil by TDs who grilled him like lawyers in a courtroom.

Your Politics • 05 Nov 20

Hundreds of painted stones have been placed along the sea wall at Clahane in Liscannor.

Rock art is an unexpected draw on the Wild Atlantic Way

An art project which started during the early stages of lockdown along the Wild Atlantic Way in Co Clare has become an unexpected draw for locals and visitors alike.

Ireland • 22 Jul 20

Mr Bolsonaro, who is quarantined after he also tested positive for the virus, is taking hydroxychloroquine, a related drug

Two more Brazil ministers test positive for Covid-19

Two more Brazilian government ministers have said they had tested positive for coronavirus.

Brazil • 20 Jul 20

'Colouring Book' project highlights creative community

A Dublin-based photographer has started a passion project called the "Colouring Book" where he is highlighting the work of people of colour in the Irish creative community.

Ireland • 13 Jul 20

More than 170 images are being put on display in the hospital

Frontline staff share snapshots of lives in lockdown

Frontline staff at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin have been providing a unique insight into their lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus • 29 May 20