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# health - Friday 29 May, 2020
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he and wife had coronavirus
The Foxes manager was ill in March and April.
# health - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
Covid-19: Concerns over testing in mental health facilities as new cases fall
There were 125 suspected or confirmed cases relating to residents and staff as of last Friday.
# health - Sunday 24 May, 2020
'Should I wear a plaque saying I have a disability?': The reality of life with sight loss during a pandemic
Golf champion Carol Brill said daily tasks can be “very, very stressful” for people with sight and hearing loss.
# health - Friday 22 May, 2020
Sharp fall in number of people attending emergency departments in first three months of year
The average number of daily ED attendances at the end of March was approximately half what it was at the beginning of March.
# health - Wednesday 20 May, 2020
Sale of menthol cigarettes banned in Ireland from today
A European Court of Justice ruling four years ago declared that the flavouring is used to increase the attractiveness of cigarettes.
# health - Sunday 17 May, 2020
HSE chief Paul Reid 'reassured' that 244 Covid-19 cases at Mater hospital were reported legally
The official publication of the cases dating back to mid-March was delayed until this week.
# health - Thursday 14 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 426 new cases confirmed in Ireland
NPHET met today to finalise its advice to government on easing restrictions from next Monday.
# health - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
Children 'not significantly contributing' to spread of Covid-19 at home or in schools
The Health Information and Quality Authority has published findings about the spread of coronavirus.
# health - Sunday 10 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 12 deaths and 236 new cases in Ireland confirmed
There have been 1,458 deaths related to Covid-19 here to date and 22,996 confirmed cases.
# health - Saturday 9 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 18 deaths and 219 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.
# health - Friday 8 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 27 deaths and 156 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The figures were announced at a briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
# health - Wednesday 6 May, 2020
Backpain, posture and remote working - some tips to help (and how the ironing board can come in handy)
Dr Lawrence Woods offers some help to those working remotely and suffering back pain.
# health - Monday 4 May, 2020
GPs urge patients to get persistent symptoms checked, and fear a 'tsunami' of non-Covid-19 illnesses
If you have a chest pain or a lump on your breast, call your GP for a phone consultation.
# health - Friday 1 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 34 deaths and 221 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The Department of Health has provided an update on the outbreak in Ireland.
# health - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
Covid-19 testing: How has Ireland performed and what level do tests need to be at for restrictions to be lifted?
The Government has said that testing is key to gradually return to normal.
# health - Monday 27 April, 2020
'It's down to the wire': Decision on whether Covid-19 restrictions will be eased on 5 May not made yet
The Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern that rates of improvement on key indicators of the disease have slowed.
Consultant says private hospital contract is ‘a bad deal’ for taxpayers
Last month the government reached an agreement with private hospitals to use all of their facilities during the Covid-19 crisis.
# health - Friday 24 April, 2020
Coronavirus: 37 deaths, a further 185 'probable deaths' and 577 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials are giving an update this evening on the outbreak in Ireland.
# health - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
CMO says it's 'perfectly appropriate' for GPs to conduct nursing home consultations over phone
Private nursing homes have reported they are struggling to get on-site visits from GPs.
# health - Monday 20 April, 2020
Doctor resigns from Irish Medical Council after criticising 'mismanagement' of Covid-19 outbreak
Dr Marcus de Brun, a GP based in Rush, Co Dublin has said there was “poor consideration” of nursing home residents.
# health - Thursday 16 April, 2020
'It's in a plateau position': People with Covid-19 now infecting less than one person
Professor Philip Nolan has said that any loosening of restrictions must be approached “exceptionally carefully”.
The Explainer: What is the current thinking - in Ireland and abroad - about wearing masks?
Should you wear one? And if you do, what’s the best way of wearing one?
# health - Wednesday 15 April, 2020
FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it
The document will soon be given to smaller parties in a bid to convince them to join a coalition government.
# health - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
Coronavirus: 36 more deaths and 345 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released at a Department of Health briefing this evening.
# health - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Covid-19: The race is on to create the world's first ever coronavirus vaccine
A candidate vaccine was developed for SARS but it never went to market.
# health - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Coronavirus: 17 more deaths and 325 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials released the latest figures this evening.
'Immediate family members' can attend funerals to a maximum of 10 people, says government
Updated advice from the HSE will be published shortly, the government said.
Abortion on request is legal in Northern Ireland from today but women will still have to wait
A medical professional can terminate a pregnancy when it has not exceeded 12 weeks with no extra legal conditions.
# health - Wednesday 25 March, 2020
People advised not to make changes to health insurance as Covid-19 deal is arranged with private hospitals
Private hospitals will act as part of the public health system for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, but the exact details are yet to be confirmed.
# health - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Private hospitals will be made public for duration of coronavirus pandemic
The State will take control of all private hospital facilities.
# health - Saturday 21 March, 2020
'I moved out as I didn't want to put my parents at increased risk'
Limerick joint football captain Donal O’Sullivan on working as a doctor during the Covid-19 crisis.
# health - Friday 20 March, 2020
'We need to treat each other like pariahs': Limerick intensive care doctor issues stark warning
Dr Catherine Motherway of University Hospital Limerick said the Irish health system may struggle if Covid-19 is not contained.
# health - Tuesday 17 March, 2020
HSE looks at using naval ships as it scales up coronavirus testing across the country
Officials have asked people to be patient as they work through the backlog and roll out additional resources.
Patients seeking advice on Covid-19 from GPs will not have to pay
Private hospitals will need to give capacity to help the public service, said the minister.
# health - Monday 16 March, 2020
'It's all about assessing risk': How to protect yourself and family at home from the coronavirus
We look at the latest advice and speak to a virologist.
# health - Sunday 15 March, 2020
Taoiseach may seek special powers to close pubs and nightclubs over Covid-19
Images on social media showed busy pubs around the country last night despite recommendations against indoor gatherings.
# health - Saturday 14 March, 2020
Opinion: As a Cystic Fibrosis patient, the coronavirus is a major worry for me
Benat Broderick writes about his concerns regarding Covid-19.
# health - Friday 13 March, 2020
'It's a matter of when we health workers get this coronavirus, not if': Notes from a doctor at the frontline
Professor Rónán Collins says that he and his colleagues have accepted that they will most likely contract Covid-19
# health - Saturday 7 March, 2020
'This is destroying lives': Patients say Ireland's neuro-rehab strategy has 'sat on a shelf for nearly a decade'
Neuro-rehabilitation services are needed by people living with MS, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries.
# health - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Q+A: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 crisis and Ireland's response to it
There has been one confirmed case in the Republic of Ireland.
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Poll: Will you wear a mask when you use public transport?
IN ENGLAND, IT will be mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport from 15 June.
However, the advice to wear face coverings on public transport and in other spaces where social distancing is difficult is guidance for now. It isn’t a strict rule.
Public health authorities have emphasised wearing a facemask is an “additional hygiene measure” with Dr Tony Holohan saying previously it’s not a “magic bullet” to protect against Covid-19.
Social distancing and good hand hygiene is still of vital importance even if you wear a mask, according to health officials.
However, as we progress through the Phases and more of us go back to work, we’re asking you: Will you wear a mask when you use public transport?
Poll Results:
Yes (7212)
No (1727)
Not sure (682)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Professor Sam McConkey: The reality is it could be November before schools are back in full
By Professor Sam McConkey
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
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