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First Covid-19 case in Tonga confirmed as it enters first lockdown since pandemic began

More than 19 months since the pandemic began, Tonga has recorded its first Covid-19 case and is preparing to enter a national lockdown for the very first time. Tonga is a Polynesian country located 2,382km from New Zealand with a population of 105,...

01 Nov 2021 at 17:47

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NPHET warn that Covid cases ‘could surge to 15,000 a day’ if Omicron variant becomes dominant

The number of Covid-19 cases could surge to 15,000 a day after Christmas if the Omicron variant becomes dominant, health experts have warned. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) said that the new variant could drive up cases during ...

03 Dec 2021 at 19:10

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Fourth highest week of Covid cases amid a 'serious situation'

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has described the current rise in cases as 'serious' after he gave a 'stark briefing' to Cabinet on Tuesday. Speaking on Newstalk, he said last week was the fourth-highest week of Covid cases since the beginning ...

28 Oct 2021 at 13:26

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Covid-19 pill can reduce risk of virus by 89%, says Pfizer

Pfizer has announced a new Covid-19 anti-viral oral pill that can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%, according to trials conducted by the drug-making company. The data showed an 89% reduction in Covid-19-related ...

05 Nov 2021 at 15:46

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More than half of people admitted to ICU in September & October were not vaccinated - CSO figures reveal

The latest figures released from the Central Statistics Office reveal that 97% of vaccinated people admitted to an ICU had an underlying health condition 54% of people admitted to ICU in September and October were not ...

19 Nov 2021 at 17:34

Vaccine recommended for 5-11-year-old children in the United States

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States have recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine can be used for children aged 5-11. The United States experienced a surge of Covid-19 cases ...

03 Nov 2021 at 12:45

National News

Paul Reid says there is 'significant' pressure on the health service

Head of the HSE Paul Reid said there is 'significant' pressure on hospitals and numbers in admitted patients will 'continue to grow'. He said multiple pressures are placed on the health system at present including ...

28 Oct 2021 at 10:51

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Extension of Covid certs and full work from home policy not actively being considered says Donnelly

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has said the government does not plan to close anything down despite '1 in every 200 people in the country being identified as a new case in the last week'. He said: "Let's ...

11 Nov 2021 at 16:14

National News

POLL: Should Ireland follow Austria with mandatory Covid-19 vaccines?

Austria has announced a full national lockdown regardless of vaccination status and will impose mandatory vaccines for Austrian citizens in February. Should vaccines be made mandatory to help stop the surge in ...

19 Nov 2021 at 12:24

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Annual Covid-19 vaccines are 'likely' - Pfizer chief

Annual vaccines to tackle Covid-19 are likely to be needed, the boss of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has said. Dr Albert Bourla said yearly vaccinations could boost population immunity, adding that the company ...

02 Dec 2021 at 11:06

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'Difficult winter ahead' says INMO

The number of patients on trolleys has almost doubled this October when compared to the same period in 2020, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The organisation said it has seen more ...

01 Nov 2021 at 10:38

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Covid-19 vaccine portal open for 16-17 year olds

Covid-19 vaccine registration is underway for Irish teenagers aged 16 and 17 year olds to get the Pfizer/Biontech or Moderna two jab protection. The HSE has confirmed that the online booking system is ...

27 Jul 2021 at 15:44

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