Live Vaccines for five to 11-year-olds from 10 January - HSE Follow the latest coronavirus developments from home and abroad Coronavirus • 22 Dec 21
'Hold the collective nerve' on Omicron threat - Martin The Taoiseach has said that people need to hold their nerve in relation to the threat posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Coronavirus • 14 Dec 21
Holohan: 'Take measures today' to ensure safe Christmas The Chief Medical Officer has said that people "can take measures today" to ensure the "safest possible interaction" with family and friends over Christmas. Coronavirus • 10 Dec 21
Quarantine camp stay for US travellers to Hong Kong Hong Kong will require inbound travellers from the United States to spend seven days at a government quarantine camp, after a passenger coming from the … Coronavirus • 10 Dec 21
Negative views were widespread during lockdown - study New research carried out by the mental health charity Aware, analysing the general population's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has found the public had a … Coronavirus • 07 Dec 21
Germany to impose sweeping curbs for unvaccinated Germany will ban people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 from large parts of public life, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said after a meeting … Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
HEPA filters are 'great interim solution' for schools The chair of the Expert Group on the Role of Ventilation in Reducing Transmission of Covid-19 has said the Minister for Heath's decision to take … Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
Dáil passes mandatory hotel quarantine legislation The Health Amendment Bill - which includes a return of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine - has passed all stages in the Dáil tonight. Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
Omicron could account for half of EU cases in months A new threat assessment from the European Centre for Disease Control said there are uncertainties around Omicron in terms of transmissibility, severity, and immune escape … Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
NPHET examines hospitality curbs, household visit limit The National Public Health Emergency Team is believed to be considering a range of curbs on the hospitality sector tonight, with the aim of reducing … Coronavirus • 02 Dec 21
Ryanair sees no reason to cancel flights over Omicron Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary has said he saw no reason to cancel flights because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 29 Nov 21
Donnelly 'deeply concerned' about new virus variant Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is "deeply concerned" about the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant, which has been identified in a number of countries … Coronavirus • 26 Nov 21
Russian doctors invite anti-vaxxers to Covid wards Leading Russian doctors have invited celebrities and politicians with anti-vaccine views to visit Covid-19 red zones in hospitals and see for themselves the effects of … News Lens • 24 Nov 21
World must bolster WHO, agree pandemic treaty - experts The World Health Organization must be strengthened with more funding and greater ability to investigate pandemics through a new treaty, an independent panel has said. Coronavirus • 22 Nov 21
4,181 new Covid cases as 'burden' on health service The Chief Medical Officer has warned that the current level of Covid-19 is placing an enormous burden on the entire health system. Coronavirus • 21 Nov 21
Laya Healthcare records €22.17m profits in 2020 Pre-tax profits at the country's second largest health insurance provider, Laya Healthcare, fell by 23% last year to €22.17m as revenues increased. Business • 19 Nov 21
Healthcare system under 'severe strain' - HSE chief Follow the latest developments as the HSE briefs the media on the Covid-19 pandemic. COVID-19 • 18 Nov 21
Vaccines key to avoiding restrictions in UK - Johnson People in Britain must come forward for Covid-19 vaccines when they are eligible if new restrictions this winter are to be avoided, Prime Minister Boris … Coronavirus • 15 Nov 21
Multicultural choir on song for first concert of year Ireland's "most diverse and inclusive" choir is looking forward to its first full performance since the pandemic began. Ireland • 14 Nov 21
Netherlands returns to partial lockdown amid case surge The Netherlands will return to a partial lockdown from tomorrow in an effort to contain a rapid surge in Covid-19 cases. Coronavirus • 12 Nov 21
Acceleration of Covid cases giving 'concern' - NPHET The National Public Health Emergency Team said there has been a "significant increase" in Covid-19 cases amongst almost all age groups. Coronavirus • 10 Nov 21
Covid-19: 3,161 new cases confirmed, 498 in hospital The Department of Health has been notified of 3,161 new cases of Covid-19. Coronavirus • 08 Nov 21
Ryan 'looking forward' to COP26 after negative PCR test Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said he is "looking forward" to travelling to COP26, after a follow-up test indicated he … Coronavirus • 07 Nov 21
Robin Swann suing Van Morrison over Covid-19 comments Northern Ireland's Health Minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer branded him "very dangerous" over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 07 Nov 21
3,428 new Covid cases as IMO warns of 'perfect storm' The Department of Health has been notified of 3,428 new cases of Covid-19. There are 478 patients with the virus in hospital, 75 of whom … Coronavirus • 07 Nov 21
