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Pobal said the research confirms the negative impact of the pandemic on those living in more deprived areas

Poorer areas hit harder by pandemic unemployment - ESRI

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that people living in disadvantaged areas experienced greater disruption to their employment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland • 13 Jul 23

The company now estimates that its comparable operating profit this year will reach or even exceed 2019's pre-pandemic level of 162.8 million euros, it said.

Finnair raises full-year guidance for operating result

Finnair has raised its full-year 2023 operating profit target and said it expects travel demand to exceed expectations, sending its shares up 3%.

Business • 13 Jun 23

HIQA says long Covid is a complex condition, involving a wide range of symptoms

A lot to learn about 'complex' Long Covid - HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published a review of the international literature on long Covid.

Health • 31 May 23

The WHO first gave Covid its highest level of alert on 30 January 2020

WHO weighing up whether to end Covid emergency

A panel of global health experts will meet today to decide if Covid-19 is still an emergency under the World Health Organization's rules, a status that helps maintain international focus on the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 04 May 23

US soldiers stand guard at the US-Mexico border (file pic)

More US troops for Mexico border as Covid-19 rules end

The US government will temporarily send 1,500 additional troops to help secure the US-Mexico border, the Department of Defense has said, in preparation for a possible rise in illegal immigration when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted next week.

Coronavirus • 02 May 23

The use of masks is still recommended in certain circumstances

Facemasks no longer mandatory in healthcare settings

The wearing of face masks in hospitals and other healthcare settings is no longer required from today.

Ireland • 19 Apr 23

A medical staff member inside an isolation ward at Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan in March 2020

China holds key to understanding Covid origins - WHO

The World Health Organization chief has pressed China to share its information about the origins of Covid-19, saying that until that happened all hypotheses remained on the table.

World • 07 Apr 23

A number of gatherings were held during Covid lockdowns

Johnson denies deliberately misleading MPs over parties

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has accepted that he misled MPs but insisted his 'partygate' denials were made "in good faith" based on what he "honestly" knew at the time.

UK • 21 Mar 23

The hotel group secured a State hotel Covid-19 quarantine contract

Pre-tax profits at TIFCO hotel group hit €10.9m in 2021

A deal with the State to operate hotel Covid-19 quarantine facilities helped the TIFCO hotel group record pre-tax profits of €10.9 million in 2021.

Business • 09 Mar 23

The fund was agreed by EU leaders in July 2020 as a response to the impact of the Covid pandemic on European economies

Ireland yet to draw down from EU Covid recovery fund

Ireland has yet to draw down any of the €1bn entitlement from the EU's huge Covid recovery fund, according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Ireland • 08 Mar 23

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the emergency procurement of ventilators by the HSE shows it ordered 3,500 ventilators at a cost of €129m

Issues found with ventilators ordered during pandemic

The Health Service Executive ordered over ten times the estimated number of ventilators clinically required in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health • 07 Mar 23

The report said a 'strong sense of direction' on the need to adhere to guidelines was lacking (file image)

Significant concern over Covid response at HSE-run home

An investigation into over 20 Covid-related deaths at a HSE-run nursing home in Dublin during the first wave of the pandemic has outlined "significant concerns" regarding the management of preparations and the initial response to the outbreak of the virus at St Mary's Hospital in Phoenix Park.

Ireland • 02 Mar 23

The Bee Park Community Centre in Manorhamilton is used by older people in the community to take part in activities such as playing cards

Leitrim day centre 'lifesaver' after lonely pandemic

Playing cards in the Bee Park Community Centre in Manorhamilton this afternoon, members of the Kilgar Day Centre Group in Co Leitrim reflected on how the Covid-19 pandemic affected them and how great it is to be out and about meeting people again.

Connacht • 01 Mar 23

The EXO near Dublin Port is one of the projects completed by Bennett Construction

Revenues fall at Bennett Construction due to Covid-19

The builders of Dublin's tallest office block - the EXO - last year sustained an €85m revenue hit, due mainly to the continuing impact of Covid-19.

Business • 24 Feb 23

New HSE figures show 31% of people have received their second booster (stock image)

HSE urges people to get second Covid-19 booster

Low levels of uptake for the second Covid-19 booster means the national vaccination programme is running far behind the level it should be at to stave off the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus • 18 Jan 23

The WHO says all countries need to learn to manage Covid alongside other respiratory illnesses

After three years, Covid 'here to stay'

While the World Health Organization hopes Covid-19 will soon no longer be considered a public health emergency, it has warned the virus itself is here to stay.

Coronavirus • 16 Dec 22

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the biobank is essential for dealing with Long Covid

New Covid biobank important for patient care - minister

A bank of biological data which will help with research into Covid-19 and other viruses is coming into operation.

Health • 12 Dec 22

The Auckland High Court ordered six-month-old "Baby W" to be placed under partial guardianship

NZ takes custody of sick baby from anti-vax parents

A New Zealand court has taken temporary custody of a sick infant whose parents blocked life-saving heart surgery because potential blood donors may be vaccinated against Covid-19.

World • 07 Dec 22

The study detected Covid-19 on peppers, bread crust, ham and cheese for several days under some conditions (stock image)

Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days - study

Experts in the UK say the virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days. But the scientists have advised the risk to consumers remains very low.

Coronavirus • 02 Dec 22

Last year a judge disagreed with FBD's interpretation of its business disruption policy regarding Covid-19

FBD and pub owners "substantially settle" legal issues

Two pub owners that successfully challenged FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19 have "substantially settled" most of their outstanding legal issues against the insurer, the High Court has heard.

Business • 03 Nov 22

Mask-wearing was once mandatory on public transport

Covid-19: Are we going back to mask-wearing?

There may be a little sense of déjà vu about the warnings today from Government about the potential for some mandatory mask-wearing if there is a big Covid-19 wave this winter.

Coronavirus • 11 Oct 22

Flu jab can be administered at the same time as a Covid-19 booster to eligible groups

Flu and Covid jabs to be offered in winter campaign

The Health Service Executive has launched its winter vaccination programme offering the annual flu vaccine and new Covid-19 booster vaccines, which protect against the Omicron strain.

Health • 03 Oct 22

The new research entitled 'Unequal Chances? Inequalities in Mortality in Ireland' looked at health outcomes since 2000 (stock image)

Mortality rates fall but inequality 'a concern' - ESRI

Research by the ESRI has found that while mortality rates have fallen substantially over time in Ireland, inequalities between different groups in the population remain a concern.

Health • 15 Sep 22

The lawsuits were filed in the US and Germany

Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over vaccine patent

Moderna is suing rival vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging the partners infringed on its patents in developing their shot for Covid-19.

Business • 26 Aug 22

Northern Ireland's Department of Health said the move is in line with the Test, Trace and Protect Transition plan published in March

Antigen testing advice in NI ends on Monday

People in Northern Ireland with Covid-19 symptoms will no longer be advised to take an antigen test from Monday.

Coronavirus • 19 Aug 22

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