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# covid19 facts

Last year
2022
# booster
People aged 50 and over can now get their Covid-19 booster vaccine
From today, this age group can book their booster appointment.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 24,737 new PCR-confirmed cases and 39,217 positive antigen tests reported since Wednesday
The Covid figures from the long weekend were confirmed by the Department of Health this afternoon.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 7,541 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,311 positive antigen tests reported since Friday
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures in a statement this afternoon.
# Pregnancy
Large study backs up findings from Irish experts about Covid placentitis
Covid-19 placentitis is an infection of the placenta which occurs in some pregnant women with Covid-19.
# Colm Henry
PCR testing system could be re-opened to all age groups, Colm Henry says
HSE Chief Clinical Officer said that he does not foresee any changes to mask wearing guidelines in the immediate future.
# Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 11,255 new cases and 627 patients in hospital, 63 deaths notified in past week
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 15,168 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,998 positive antigen tests reported since Friday
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 12,875 new cases, 610 patients in hospital and 63 in ICU
The Department of Health announced the figures in a statement this afternoon.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 13,363 new PCR-confirmed cases and 12,709 positive antigen tests reported since Friday
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today – as figures are no longer reported at the weekend.
# latest figures
Covid: 9,591 new cases as Dept confirms daily figures will no longer be released at weekends
The Covid-19 case numbers, released daily throughout the pandemic, will only be announced on Monday to Friday from now on.
# Antiviral
Pfizer Covid-19 pill approved by EU's drug watchdog
A National Therapeutics Advisory Group will evaluate the use of this treatment in Ireland.
# opening up
Explainer: Why are Covid restrictions lifting now?
Most measures will be lifted tomorrow. Experts say there are good reasons for this.
# reopening
'Today is a good day': Taoiseach confirms almost all Covid measures to be lifted from 6am tomorrow
Last night, NPHET recommended that almost all Covid-19 restrictions could end.
# latest figures
Covid: 10,571 new cases announced in Ireland, 896 in hospital and 90 in ICU
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials today.
# latest figures
Covid-19: 6,329 positive PCRs, 4,810 positive antigen tests, 1,006 in hospital and 97 in ICU
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.
# Hospitalisation
Most Covid-19 patients in hospital not requiring supplemental oxygen
A new review found that just 42% of patients in hospital with the disease have Covid-19 symptoms.
# covid contacts
As close contact rules change in Ireland, what's the advice in other parts of the world?
The rules are different across the board. Let’s take a closer look.
# latest figures
Covid-19: 19,290 new confirmed cases, 1,062 in hospital and 92 in ICU
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health today.
# Boosted
Q&A: Digital Covid Certs are being updated for boosters - here's what they'll be required for
If you’re boosted, you’ll soon get a new EU pass.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 21,302 new confirmed cases, 884 in hospital and 90 in ICU
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
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# omicron
Covid case numbers are spiralling globally but deaths are down
The average number of new daily coronavirus cases globally has passed the symbolic one million mark.
# Coronavirus
Israel approves fourth vaccine for vulnerable
The WHO has warned of a “tsunami” of new cases as countries, including Ireland, record largest-ever surges.
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 6,735 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
# latest figures
Coronavirus: 10,404 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were reported by the Department of Health today.
# DAILY FIGURES
11,182 new coronavirus cases confirmed - Ireland's highest daily total
The Department of Health has estimated that Omicron accounts for 83% of cases now.
# HSE chief
Paul Reid: We'll 'cling to hope' of Omicron studies, but variant is more transmissible than Delta
Paul Reid said that Omicron is over 5.5 times more transmissible than Delta.
# omicron
'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach
All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January.
All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January
There is speculation that further restrictions could be introduced in the coming weeks
The Taoiseach has said that data on Omicron will be the "key consideration" around restrictions
EU health watchdog approves fifth Covid vaccine
New Covid restrictions come into effect in Ireland as almost 40% of over-18's receive booster
# DAILY FIGURES
Only half of people with Covid-19 symptoms are isolating as 4,799 new cases confirmed in Ireland
467 people were in hospital with the virus this morning, including 104 are in intensive care.
# the daily figures
Coronavirus: 7,333 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
# Travel
All arrivals into Ireland will be advised to take antigen tests for five days
The Taoiseach announced the measure in an address to the nation this evening.
LIVE
This evening's developments as Cabinet signed off on harsh new Covid measures
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced new restrictions in an address to the nation at 6pm.
NPHET recommended that pubs and restaurants be shut from 5pm.
Numerous government TDs and senators expressed anger at the recommendation.
The Taoiseach announced new restrictions, including an 8pm closing time, in an address to the nation.
# Questions answered
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Here’s what you need to know about the Covid-19 booster rollout programme.
# Vaccines
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule
50,000 Covid-19 vaccines were administered yesterday – a daily record.
People aged 40-49 will be offered boosters from 27 December - three weeks ahead of the initial plan
Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 will commence in paediatric hospitals next week
50,000 Covid-19 boosters were administered yesterday - a daily record, Órla Ryan reports
GP: When a super-spreadable virus meets a super-spreader event like Christmas we need to pause
# crunch the numbers
Covid-19: What does the recent data tell us about Ireland's fight against the virus?
As the government ramps up the vaccination rollout again, the data indicates boosters are doing their job.
High levels of Covid-19 continue to be reported among children, Michelle Hennessy reports.
Hospitalisation rates for older groups dipped following the rollout of booster vaccines.
Small numbers of people continue to come forward for their initial first and second doses of vaccine.
'It's not down to hesitancy at all': Are people less enthusiastic about boosters?
# DAILY FIGURES
Coronavirus: 4,667 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
# Booster Vaccines
'It's a little bit shambolic': Hundreds turned away after two Dublin walk-in centres reach capacity
People were turned away from two Dublin booster walk-in centres this morning after the HSE sent texts out to people last night.
# omicron
Initial data on Omicron 'doesn't indicate it is more severe', WHO's Dr Mike Ryan says
Pfizer said today its vaccine is “still effective” against the Omicron variant after three doses.
# debunked
Debunked: No, 80% of Covid deaths during October were not in fully vaccinated people
The claim is contained in a text-based post on Facebook.
# restrictions
New Covid-19 measures for hospitality, nightclubs and household visits taking effect today
A number of restrictions announced last week are in place from now until 9 January.
# covid latest
Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives
The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week.
The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week.
Hospitality and events representatives are meeting with the Tánaiste and the Culture Minister.
The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland jumped by 10% in the last two weeks of November.