Antigen testing should be used more widely - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said he believes antigen testing should be used more widely in society. Coronavirus • 10 Jun 21
Antigen testing should be used more widely - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said he believes antigen testing should be used more widely in society. Coronavirus • 10 Jun 21
US to donate 500 million vaccines to poorest countries US President Joe Biden has pledged that America will be the "arsenal of vaccines, as it was the arsenal of democracy in World War II" by donating 500 million Covid vaccine doses to poorer countries. Coronavirus • 10 Jun 21
US to donate 500 million vaccines to poorest countries US President Joe Biden has pledged that America will be the "arsenal of vaccines, as it was the arsenal of democracy in World War II" by donating 500 million Covid vaccine doses to poorer countries. Coronavirus • 10 Jun 21
WHO gives emergency approval to Sinovac vaccine The World Health Organization has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used. Coronavirus • 01 Jun 21
WHO gives emergency approval to Sinovac vaccine The World Health Organization has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used. Coronavirus • 01 Jun 21
EU agrees deal for up to 1.8bn extra Pfizer doses The EU has concluded a deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for up to 1.8 billion extra doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. World • 08 May 21
EU agrees deal for up to 1.8bn extra Pfizer doses The EU has concluded a deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for up to 1.8 billion extra doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. World • 08 May 21
EU 'ready to discuss' vaccine patent waivers European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU was ready to discuss a US-backed proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines. Coronavirus • 06 May 21
EU 'ready to discuss' vaccine patent waivers European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU was ready to discuss a US-backed proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines. Coronavirus • 06 May 21
Pfizer lifts sales forecast for Covid vaccine to $26bn Pfizer has forecast $26 billion in Covid-19 vaccine sales this year, a more than 70% jump from its last projection, reflecting new contracts with governments around the world trying to halt the pandemic through rapid vaccination. Business • 04 May 21
Pfizer lifts sales forecast for Covid vaccine to $26bn Pfizer has forecast $26 billion in Covid-19 vaccine sales this year, a more than 70% jump from its last projection, reflecting new contracts with governments around the world trying to halt the pandemic through rapid vaccination. Business • 04 May 21
AstraZeneca Q1 Covid-19 vaccine revenue reaches $275m AstraZeneca said today that its Covid-19 vaccine contributed $275m in sales and shaved off three cents per share from its first-quarter earnings. Business • 30 Apr 21
AstraZeneca Q1 Covid-19 vaccine revenue reaches $275m AstraZeneca said today that its Covid-19 vaccine contributed $275m in sales and shaved off three cents per share from its first-quarter earnings. Business • 30 Apr 21
Novartis catches chill as mask wearing keeps flu at bay Mask wearing during the pandemic kept the flu largely at bay this year, dampening Novartis's generic cough medicines business and helping drag the Swiss drugmaker's first-quarter profit below analyst expectations. Business • 27 Apr 21
Novartis catches chill as mask wearing keeps flu at bay Mask wearing during the pandemic kept the flu largely at bay this year, dampening Novartis's generic cough medicines business and helping drag the Swiss drugmaker's first-quarter profit below analyst expectations. Business • 27 Apr 21
Proposed tax changes could create opportunities - Ibec The chief executive of employers' group Ibec has said proposed changes that may see a global minimum corporation tax rate agreed could create some opportunities for Ireland. Business • 22 Apr 21
Proposed tax changes could create opportunities - Ibec The chief executive of employers' group Ibec has said proposed changes that may see a global minimum corporation tax rate agreed could create some opportunities for Ireland. Business • 22 Apr 21
J&J reports $100m in vaccine sales in first quarter Johnson & Johnson has today beaten expectations for quarterly revenue and profit and raised dividend payouts to shareholders. Business • 20 Apr 21
J&J reports $100m in vaccine sales in first quarter Johnson & Johnson has today beaten expectations for quarterly revenue and profit and raised dividend payouts to shareholders. Business • 20 Apr 21
Govt expecting recommendation on spacing out vaccines The Government expects a recommendation from medical experts in the coming days on spacing out the intervals between doses of the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, the Minister for Health has said. Coronavirus • 18 Apr 21
Govt expecting recommendation on spacing out vaccines The Government expects a recommendation from medical experts in the coming days on spacing out the intervals between doses of the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, the Minister for Health has said. Coronavirus • 18 Apr 21
NIAC recommends restriction of AZ jab to over-60s The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that only people over 60 years of age should get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Coronavirus • 12 Apr 21
NIAC recommends restriction of AZ jab to over-60s The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that only people over 60 years of age should get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Coronavirus • 12 Apr 21
16 reports of blood clots following AZ vaccine - HPRA The Health Products Regulatory Authority has said it has received 16 reports of blood clots occurring following vaccination with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Coronavirus • 06 Apr 21
16 reports of blood clots following AZ vaccine - HPRA The Health Products Regulatory Authority has said it has received 16 reports of blood clots occurring following vaccination with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Coronavirus • 06 Apr 21
Pfizer says vaccine 100% effective in 12-15 year olds Pfizer-BioNTech said their vaccine showed 100% efficacy against the coronavirus in children aged 12 to 15, as they eye approval for adolescents to get the jabs before the next school year. Coronavirus • 31 Mar 21
Pfizer says vaccine 100% effective in 12-15 year olds Pfizer-BioNTech said their vaccine showed 100% efficacy against the coronavirus in children aged 12 to 15, as they eye approval for adolescents to get the jabs before the next school year. Coronavirus • 31 Mar 21
Dept of Health notified of 13 deaths, 604 new cases The Department of Health has been notified of 13 further deaths associated with Covid-19 and 604 new cases. Coronavirus • 28 Mar 21
Dept of Health notified of 13 deaths, 604 new cases The Department of Health has been notified of 13 further deaths associated with Covid-19 and 604 new cases. Coronavirus • 28 Mar 21
UK will 'consider' surplus allocation when available The British government has said it does not currently have a surplus of Covid-19 vaccines, but "will consider how these are allocated as they become available." Coronavirus • 28 Mar 21
UK will 'consider' surplus allocation when available The British government has said it does not currently have a surplus of Covid-19 vaccines, but "will consider how these are allocated as they become available." Coronavirus • 28 Mar 21
France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine supplies French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Europe would not let itself be subjected to "a kind of blackmail" by Britain over supplies of Covid-19 vaccines. Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21
France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine supplies French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Europe would not let itself be subjected to "a kind of blackmail" by Britain over supplies of Covid-19 vaccines. Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21
EMA reviewing Sputnik V vaccine for possible roll-out The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it hopes to be able to approve the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for use in Europe's vaccine roll-out. Coronavirus • 23 Mar 21
EMA reviewing Sputnik V vaccine for possible roll-out The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it hopes to be able to approve the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for use in Europe's vaccine roll-out. Coronavirus • 23 Mar 21
'Everything on table' for EU discussion on vaccines European Union Financial Services Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said there must be a global focus placed on where vaccines are produced and on the supply chains of their components. Coronavirus • 21 Mar 21
'Everything on table' for EU discussion on vaccines European Union Financial Services Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said there must be a global focus placed on where vaccines are produced and on the supply chains of their components. Coronavirus • 21 Mar 21
Minister 'concerned' about AstraZeneca vaccine supplies The Minister for Health has told the Dáil he remains "concerned" about AstraZeneca's ability to deliver vaccine supplies on schedule and at the agreed volumes. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
Minister 'concerned' about AstraZeneca vaccine supplies The Minister for Health has told the Dáil he remains "concerned" about AstraZeneca's ability to deliver vaccine supplies on schedule and at the agreed volumes. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
Italy blocks export of AstraZeneca doses to Australia Italy said it has blocked a shipment to Australia of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine in the first such export ban under an EU vaccine monitoring scheme. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
Italy blocks export of AstraZeneca doses to Australia Italy said it has blocked a shipment to Australia of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine in the first such export ban under an EU vaccine monitoring scheme. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
FF TDs criticise pace of vaccine roll-out Some Fianna Fáil TDs, including former minister Dara Calleary, have criticised the pace of the vaccine roll-out, particularly for those aged over 85. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
FF TDs criticise pace of vaccine roll-out Some Fianna Fáil TDs, including former minister Dara Calleary, have criticised the pace of the vaccine roll-out, particularly for those aged over 85. Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21
US approves J&J's single dose Covid-19 vaccine The US government has authorised Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, enabling millions more Americans to be vaccinated in the coming weeks and setting the vaccine up for additional approvals around the world. Coronavirus • 28 Feb 21
US approves J&J's single dose Covid-19 vaccine The US government has authorised Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, enabling millions more Americans to be vaccinated in the coming weeks and setting the vaccine up for additional approvals around the world. Coronavirus • 28 Feb 21
Pfizer, BioNTech say jab can stand warmer temperatures BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer have said tests have shown that their Covid-19 vaccine can stand warmer temperatures than initially thought, potentially simplifying the jab's complex cold-chain logistics. Coronavirus • 19 Feb 21
Pfizer, BioNTech say jab can stand warmer temperatures BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer have said tests have shown that their Covid-19 vaccine can stand warmer temperatures than initially thought, potentially simplifying the jab's complex cold-chain logistics. Coronavirus • 19 Feb 21
'Lovely to have it' - Vaccinations start for over-85s The vaccination programme for people aged 85 years and older has begun in some GP practices. Coronavirus • 16 Feb 21
'Lovely to have it' - Vaccinations start for over-85s The vaccination programme for people aged 85 years and older has begun in some GP practices. Coronavirus • 16 Feb 21
