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Prof Martin Cormican (File pic:RollingNews.ie)

Former NPHET member critical of Covid-19 measures

A former member of the National Public Health Emergency Team has said that Ireland imposed measures during the Covid-19 pandemic that excessively limited basic freedoms.

Coronavirus • 27 Feb 23

People can have either a professional antigen test 48 hours ahead, or a PCR test 72 hours earlier

All arrivals into Ireland will need negative Covid test

People arriving at Irish ports and airports will need a negative Covid-19 test from Friday, the Cabinet has agreed.

Coronavirus • 30 Nov 21

Crowds at Croke Park for last Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final

Changes to All-Ireland spectator rules 'unlikely'

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he would be surprised if any changes are made to the requirements for spectators at upcoming All-Ireland finals.

Coronavirus • 25 Aug 21

People have begun to receive their EU Digital Covid Certificates

All EU Digital Covid certs to be emailed by Thursday

Almost a million EU Digital Covid Certificates are being issued by email to people who were fully vaccinated at a Health Service Executive vaccination centre.

Coronavirus • 13 Jul 21

There is no requirement to limit visits to less than one hour

Families 'upset' as no visits at some nursing homes

Sage Advocacy has said it has received calls over the last 48 hours from "upset families" who say some nursing home providers are not facilitating two visits per week as expected from today.

Coronavirus • 22 Mar 21

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has emerged as one of the country's most trusted organisations, a new monitor shows

HSE, NPHET and scientists highly-trusted - Edelman

The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer shows the emergence of health authorities and members of the scientific community as highly trusted leaders amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 09 Mar 21

Leo Varadkar said the Government has to take other factors into consideration

December move to Level 3 'too quick' - Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the move late last year from Level 5 restrictions back to Level 3 "turned out to be too quick".

Coronavirus • 15 Jan 21

'what we are seeing in this wave is different to what we have seen since springtime, and perhaps worse,' Prof Philip Nolan said

44% of all Covid-19 cases reported in last 14 days

Almost half of all the cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health have been reported in the last two weeks.

Coronavirus • 15 Jan 21

A total of 2,033 people have died with coronavirus

Covid-19: Six further deaths and 269 new cases

There have been six Covid-19 related deaths and 269 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health in the past 24 hours.

Coronavirus • 25 Nov 20

Leo Varadkar said there are dangers that international travel could reseed Covid-19 here (File photo - RollingNews.ie)

Tánaiste advises not to book Christmas flights home yet

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised people looking to book flights home for Christmas not to do so at the moment.

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20

Today marks one week since the Level 5 restrictions were introduced to suppress Covid-19 in Ireland

Covid-19: Six further deaths, 866 new cases, 43 in ICU

There have been 866 new cases of coronavirus and six further Covid-related deaths reported to the Department of Health.

Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn on their way into Government Buildings

Cabinet to meet on Monday to discuss move to Level 5

A full Cabinet meeting is to held next Monday to discuss the recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team to move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 17 Oct 20

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar speaking on Claire Byrne Live

FULL INTERVIEW: Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar explains the reason the Government decided not to accept NPHET's recommendation

claire byrne live • 05 Oct 20

Every county will be moved to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions with improved enforcement

Covid-19: Govt approves Level 3 restrictions nationwide

The Cabinet has agreed to reject NPHET's recommendation to place the entire country under Level 5 restrictions, instead approving Level 3 restrictions nationwide.

Coronavirus • 05 Oct 20

Situation across the country is now 'a matter of serious concern' - Dr Ronan Glynn

Glynn urges people to meet up with only one household

The Acting Chief Medical Officer has appealed to everyone to follow public health advice and only meet up with people from one other household at any given time.

Coronavirus • 03 Oct 20

One official said we are currently looking at a doubling in cases over a 16-day period

Behaviour will dictate spread of virus, say officials

Ireland's Covid-19 case figures are rising at a rate health officials are increasingly concerned about and unhappy with.

Coronavirus • 12 Sep 20

The opening of all pubs in Dublin on 21 September may also be contingent on the spread of the virus

NPHET wants tighter restrictions in Dublin

A reduction in the number of visitors to people's homes and pub reopenings in Dublin contingent on the spread of Covid-19, are among key recommendations from NPHET.

Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20

The HSE is to start recruiting more community 'swabbers' for Covid-19 from Monday (File pic)

Covid-19: 95 additional cases, no further deaths

The Department of Health has announced 95 new confirmed coronavirus cases and no further deaths. It brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland to 29,206.

Coronavirus • 03 Sep 20

Dr Ronan Glynn said it appears around 90% of people are wearing face coverings where appropriate

NPHET warning over improper wearing of face coverings

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has warned that the improper wearing of face coverings could increase the risk from Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20

A temporary Covid-19 test centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare

Not at point to end Kildare restrictions - NPHET

The Acting Chief Medical Officer has said that while the coronavirus situation is improving in Kildare, the number of cases has not stabilised to a point to enable a lifting of restrictions at this point.

Coronavirus • 27 Aug 20

Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn speaking at the press briefing this evening (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

136 new cases of Covid-19, one further death

There have been 136 additional cases of Covid-19 and one further death reported to the Department of Health. There has now been a total of 1,776 coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 27,676 confirmed cases.

Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20

Micheál Martin announced the new restrictions at a post-Cabinet press briefing

New powers for gardaí to enforce Covid restrictions

The Cabinet has decided that gardaí will be given new powers to enforce Covid-19 related rules around social gatherings, particularly in restaurants or bars serving food, and in private homes.

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 20

Micheál Martin said the Govt and the National Public Health Emergency Team will 'continue to monitor the situation closely'

Number of Covid cases 'deeply concerning' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the number of coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday are "deeply concerning".

Coronavirus • 16 Aug 20

A Covid-19 testing unit in Newbridge, Co Kildare (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

NPHET considers colour-coded response to replace phases

A new colour-coded response is being considered by the National Public Health Emergency team as part of Ireland's Covid-19 pandemic plan.

Coronavirus • 12 Aug 20

Professor Philip Nolan said he is 'quite concerned' by the jump in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.

Covid-19: 68 new cases and no further deaths

There have been no further deaths from Covid-19 and 68 additional confirmed cases, the Department of Health has said. The death toll from coronavirus here remains at 1,772 with 26,712 confirmed cases.

Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20