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The doctors will hold a one-day stoppage on 14 January, and a further two-day strike on 21 and 22 January

Public health doctors to hold strike action in January

Health • 4 hrs

In updated guidance, the HPSC says one visit by one person per week should be facilitated for residents who wish to receive visitors at Levels 3 and 4

Restrictions on nursing home visits eased in new rules

Coronavirus • 17 hrs

Moderna said study showed no serious safety concerns

Moderna to seek US, EU emergency vaccine authorisation

Coronavirus • 17 hrs

Large numbers of people travelled around the US for Thanksgiving

Americans brace for Covid 'surge upon a surge'

Coronavirus • 21 hrs

Festive season can still sparkle but caution is needed

Analysis and Comment • 28 Nov

The 60 doctors are currently involved in key anti-Covid activities

Public health doctors vote to take industrial action

Health • 27 Nov

A total of 2,043 people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland

Covid-19: Seven further deaths and 206 new cases

Coronavirus • 27 Nov

Face masks now advised in work and busy outdoor areas

Coronavirus • 27 Nov

An electronic signs displaying lockdown information in Walsall, England

Covid-19 outbreak in UK shrinking, R number below 1

Coronavirus • 27 Nov

A sub-group of trial participants received a half dose of the experimental vaccine followed by a full dose

'Additional study' needed for AstraZeneca vaccine

Coronavirus • 26 Nov

The HSE said the impact of Covid-19 on services had been significant

Around 2,000 cases of cancer 'lost' in 2020 - NCCP

Health • 26 Nov

The PNA said THE mental health budget has been reduced (stock image)

Mental health budget allocation falls by 1% - PNA

Ireland • 26 Nov

Dr Mike Ryan was presented with the award in a virtual ceremony

Vaccines will not mean zero Covid-19, says WHO's Ryan

Coronavirus • 26 Nov

South Korea is grappling with a third wave of the coronavirus

South Korea reports biggest Covid-19 spike since March

Coronavirus • 26 Nov

The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 is to meet this evening to discuss the easing of Level 5 restrictions (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Reopening of restaurants to get go-ahead from Cabinet

Coronavirus • 27 Nov

Emer Cooke said the results to date from clinical vaccine trials are very positive

EMA 'hopeful' of vaccines approval before Christmas

Coronavirus • 25 Nov

Wuhan in China reported some of the first cases of the coronavirus (file pic)

WHO wants to return to Wuhan to follow up Covid cases

Coronavirus • 25 Nov

A total of 2,033 people have died with coronavirus

Covid-19: Six further deaths and 269 new cases

Coronavirus • 25 Nov

64 of today's cases were in Dublin, 41 in Donegal and 23 in Tipperary

Covid-19: 226 new cases, six further deaths

Coronavirus • 24 Nov

Prof Luke O'Neill said ventilation is one of the key pieces of advice

'Don't pass the gravy boat' at Christmas, says expert

Coronavirus • 24 Nov

Research found the contraceptive pill and condoms are the most common forms of contraception used (stock image)

Misunderstandings among Irish women about contraception

Health • 24 Nov

The epilepsy drug, sodium valproate, was used by some women while pregnant

Minister to establish inquiry into use of epilepsy drug

Ireland • 24 Nov

Those who died consumed diluted hand sanitiser that they had purchased at a shop

Seven dead in Russia after drinking hand sanitiser

World • 23 Nov

£95m being set aside for 'High Street Voucher Scheme' under proposals before Assembly

Stormont proposes £200 voucher scheme for NI households

Coronavirus • 23 Nov

The hospital says 31 patients have tested positive for Covid-19

Covid outbreak halts some services at Dublin hospital

Coronavirus • 23 Nov

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