North Korea reports 21 more deaths from 'fever' North Korea has announced 21 new "fever" deaths and said more than half a million people had been sickened nationwide, two days after confirming its … Coronavirus • 14 May
Shanghai reports 12 Covid deaths as frustrations mount Shanghai has reported 12 new Covid-19 related deaths, up from 11 the previous day, as frustrations among residents of China's most populous city continue to … Coronavirus • 23 Apr
14,486 cases of Covid-19 recorded over Easter weekend Almost 14,500 cases of Covid-19 were reported over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, according to latest figures. Coronavirus • 19 Apr
Apple and others face delays due to China Covid curbs Shipments of some Apple products, as well as Dell and Lenovo laptops are likely to face delays if China's Covid-19 lockdowns persist, analysts said, as … Business • 15 Apr
UK's Covid infections hit record high as free tests end Rates of Covid infection have hit a record high in the UK, official data showed today, just as free government testing ended for millions in … UK • 01 Apr
CMO to review possible shortened Covid isolation period The seven-day isolation rule for those with Covid-19 could be shortened following discussions at the Cabinet sub-committee on Health this evening. Coronavirus • 31 Mar
UHL in 'crisis state' as surgeries cancelled A surgeon at University Hospital Limerick said the hospital is "in a crisis state" and that today's cancellations of surgeries will "become tomorrow's emergencies." Regional • 25 Mar
Approval for fourth Covid-19 jab expected - Varadkar A fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be approved for use in Ireland, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Ireland • 21 Mar
Day of remembrance held for those who died from Covid Events are being held today in honour of the more than 6,600 people who died from Covid and those affected by the pandemic. Ireland • 20 Mar
Call for inquiry into nursing homes deaths during Covid Families who lost loved ones in Dealgan House nursing home in Dundalk, Co Louth say they are still looking for answers, almost two years on … Ireland • 18 Mar
China locks down 17m people as Covid hits two-year high The southern Chinese tech hub Shenzhen was put under a citywide lockdown today, the local government announced, after it reported 66 new coronavirus cases and … Coronavirus • 13 Mar
President Michael D Higgins tests positive for Covid-19 President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have tested positive for Covid-19 after taking an antigen test ahead of a scheduled visit to a … Ireland • 04 Mar
Wage support rates to be reduced further from today Subsidy rates for the Government's Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) are to be cut further from today. Business • 01 Mar
Covid continues to challenge two thirds of firms Two thirds of firms in the Republic of Ireland and the north say they continue to be concerned about the impact of Covid-19, a new … Business • 28 Feb
Public debt per capita 'one of the world's highest' The State took on an additional €33 billion in debt over the two years of the pandemic, according to a new report from the Department … Business • 22 Feb
Legal isolation over Covid to end in England this week People who test positive for coronavirus in England will no longer be legally required to isolate from Thursday, and free universal testing will end in … Coronavirus • 21 Feb
NPHET recommends change to mask-wearing rules The National Public Health Emergency Team has agreed that the requirement to wear masks in most areas, where currently regulated, should end. Coronavirus • 17 Feb
Covid: 3,975 PCR-confirmed cases, 4,478 antigen tests The Department of Health has reported 3,975 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19. In addition, 4,478 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. Coronavirus • 07 Feb
Covid-19: Number in hospital at lowest level this year The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has fallen to the lowest level this year. Coronavirus • 03 Feb
Eruption-hit Tonga enters lockdown after Covid detected Tonga will go into Covid-19 lockdown tomorrow after the virus was detected in a fresh blow to the Pacific kingdom as it struggles to recover … World • 01 Feb
Initial long Covid study finds abnormalities in lungs A new pilot study has found abnormalities in the lungs of long Covid patients who had not experienced severe illness but experienced the symptom of … Coronavirus • 29 Jan
Will looser Covid rules push up holiday prices? The easing of Covid-19 restrictions has likely sparked thoughts of a long-awaited holiday in many minds, writes Adam Maguire, but people may need to brace … Business • 23 Jan
Time to begin moving on with the pandemic in retreat It is time to face the change and what a change is coming now with the speedy lifting of restrictions. Analysis and Comment • 22 Jan
Longest locked-down county set for return to normality Businesses in Kildare, the county that was locked down for longer than any other, are eagerly awaiting Friday's update on the lifting of restrictions, explains … Prime Time • 21 Jan
Chinese couple trapped on lockdown date get engaged A Chinese couple who were trapped on a never-ending date thanks to a coronavirus lockdown have been relieved to find that love, and not Covid-19, … Coronavirus • 19 Jan
