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Monday 28 September 2020
Just one nominated visitor per resident is allowed from today in Dublin nursing homes.
Health officials confirmed the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.
Deputy Commissioner, policing and security, John Twomey said gardaí will have a “high visibility presence” in Dublin.
The survey found that a third of people think palliative care is a last resort, when in fact it can be used for a number of years.
Micheál Martin also said he anticipates endorsing guidance from the CMO about Dublin-specific measures.
Stephen Donnelly said that misinformation “has been a problem from the outset” of the pandemic.
Health officials released the latest figures this evening.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
AstraZeneca announced on Wednesday it had “voluntarily paused” its trial of the vaccine.
Dr Colm Henry said that attempting to achieve herd immunity overwhelms hospitals, and that the duration of post-infection immunity isn’t clear.
“The most important thing about Dublin is how to get to grips with the virus,” the Taoiseach said.
Police in Manchester said they broke up a house party of 30 people in the early hours of today.
“Prioritise the people that you need to see, but keep groups small and see them regularly, rather than meeting lots of different people from lots of different households,” the CMO said.
Rates of healthcare worker vaccine uptake, particularly in nursing homes, remain low.
Pubs have been closed for six months. They’re hoping the 21st September date isn’t another false dawn.
According to government advisers, the last time R was above 1 in the UK was in early March.
The figures in question refer to the number of deaths registered for that month so far, not the total number of people who died.
We need to reduce Covid-19 infections.
A total of 497 cases were recorded in the week ending 4 September.
A further 196 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland yesterday, with 107 of those in Dublin.
Its communications strategy has been a mess at a crucial time for public health, Brexit and the economy, writes Clonan.
It is understood that the new plan will allow for a limited number of supporters to return under social distancing guidelines.
It’s been claimed that the World Bank was recording exports of Covid-19 tests up to three years ago.
Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill announced the new measures this evening.
The hospital group had previously defended charging patients up to €275 for Covid-19 tests.
Health officials released the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.
The President has recorded a Covid-19 related message to the Irish at home and abroad.
Hiqa was criticised for its “very late” issuance of guidance to nursing homes at the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid Response today.
The Washington Post, where Woodward serves as associate editor, reported excerpts of the book, Rage, today.
The current testing programme in the UK has faced considerable criticism for struggling to meet demand.
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy described the decision as “reckless” and “inexplicable”.
Minister Catherine Martin announced the measures this evening.
With NPHET due to meet tomorrow to discuss the situation in Dublin, people have been urged to reduce their contacts.
Jack Sheehan says the EU’s policy on refugees is inhumane and that Irish citizens must hold MEPs to account.
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
That’s according to a survey conducted by trade union Fórsa.
Leona Maguire recalls the time when she started to discover problems with gender in golf.
The research, carried out by Irish academics, suggests millennials are struggling more with the pandemic.
Leo Varadkar told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that Ireland may lose travel connectivity “for up to 4 years” if “strict” travel rules are not relaxed.
Published today, the latest edition of the Global Drugs Survey takes a look at how Covid-19 has changed our relationship with alcohol and drugs.
A state of emergency is set to be declared on the island.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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