Former Australian PM reportedly took on secret roles Revelations that Australia's former prime minister secretly appointed himself to several ministerial posts during the Covid-19 pandemic have sparked a political firestorm, with his successor … World • 15 Aug 22
Covid-19: WHO warns of 'challenging' autumn and winter The World Health Organization's European office has warned of a "challenging" autumn and winter amid a summer surge of Covid-19 cases and reduced surveillance among … Coronavirus • 19 Jul 22
UK's Covid-19 death toll passes 200,000 More than 200,000 people in the UK have had Covid-19 recorded on their death certificate since the pandemic began, new figures show. Coronavirus • 13 Jul 22
Up to 5% of long Covid patients 'disabled' a year on Up to 5% of long Covid patients are still 'disabled' a year after catching the virus, an infectious diseases expert has said. Coronavirus • 07 Jul 22
Research claims Covid jab 'saved 20m lives in a year' Around 20 million lives around the world were saved thanks to the Covid-19 jabs in the first year of the vaccine programme, according to new … World • 24 Jun 22
Irish programme to reduce poverty receives UN award The United Nations has awarded the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme a Public Service Award. Ireland • 23 Jun 22
Nurses 'shocked' special Covid leave to cease - SIPTU Up to 200 nurses and healthcare workers who have been diagnosed with long Covid have been informed that the Special Leave with Pay scheme is … Coronavirus • 18 Jun 22
Aviva Stadium firm makes €4.9m profit as crowds return Bumper crowds returning to the Aviva Stadium last year helped the company that runs the stadium record operating profits of €4.9m for 2021. Business • 09 Jun 22
Beijing to reopen schools as Covid-19 restrictions ease Beijing will gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions this week, city officials said this morning. Coronavirus • 05 Jun 22
Princess Charlene of Monaco tests positive for Covid-19 Princess Charlene of Monaco, who had been away from public life for months due to health issues, has tested positive for Covid-19, the palace said … World • 04 Jun 22
WHO questions North Korea's Covid outbreak 'progress' The World Health Organization has said it had no access to data about North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak, but assumed the crisis was deepening, contrary to … World • 01 Jun 22
Lee Covid test centre in Cork closes after 18 months The Lee Covid test centre on the northside of Cork city closed today after 19 months. Regional • 27 May 22
China's post-lockdown plans set as Covid cases fall China's financial hub Shanghai has unveiled more post-lockdown plans as it moves towards a return to normality, but a nationwide economic recovery is still a … Coronavirus • 26 May 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
