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# Health

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Half of nursing homes inspected after Covid-19 outbreaks not infection-control compliant
3,500 potentially avoidable cancer deaths could happen in England due to pandemic delays
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 14 new cases confirmed in Ireland
HSE reports 250,000 downloads of new Covid-19 contact tracing app
6,666 abortions carried out last year under laws enacted after repeal of Eighth Amendment
Heart attack patients taking 18 hours longer to present at hospital during lockdown
Wellness Wednesday: True body confidence is not about diet and exercise, it's about loving yourself
Cliona Byrne
Medics call for DIY warning after hospital sees ladder-related injuries triple during Covid lockdown
Coronavirus: One death and eight new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 5 deaths and 46 new cases confirmed in Ireland
375 women travelled from Ireland to UK for abortions in 2019 - an 87% decrease on 2018
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he and wife had coronavirus
Covid-19: Concerns over testing in mental health facilities as new cases fall
'Should I wear a plaque saying I have a disability?': The reality of life with sight loss during a pandemic
Sharp fall in number of people attending emergency departments in first three months of year
Sale of menthol cigarettes banned in Ireland from today
HSE chief Paul Reid 'reassured' that 244 Covid-19 cases at Mater hospital were reported legally
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 426 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Children 'not significantly contributing' to spread of Covid-19 at home or in schools
Coronavirus: 12 deaths and 236 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Coronavirus: 18 deaths and 219 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Coronavirus: 27 deaths and 156 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Backpain, posture and remote working - some tips to help (and how the ironing board can come in handy)
Dr Lawrence Woods
GPs urge patients to get persistent symptoms checked, and fear a 'tsunami' of non-Covid-19 illnesses
Coronavirus: 34 deaths and 221 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Covid-19 testing: How has Ireland performed and what level do tests need to be at for restrictions to be lifted?
'It's down to the wire': Decision on whether Covid-19 restrictions will be eased on 5 May not made yet
Consultant says private hospital contract is ‘a bad deal’ for taxpayers
Coronavirus: 37 deaths, a further 185 'probable deaths' and 577 new cases confirmed in Ireland
CMO says it's 'perfectly appropriate' for GPs to conduct nursing home consultations over phone
Doctor resigns from Irish Medical Council after criticising 'mismanagement' of Covid-19 outbreak
'It's in a plateau position': People with Covid-19 now infecting less than one person
The Explainer: What is the current thinking - in Ireland and abroad - about wearing masks?
FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it
Coronavirus: 36 more deaths and 345 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Covid-19: The race is on to create the world's first ever coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus: 17 more deaths and 325 new cases in Ireland confirmed
'Immediate family members' can attend funerals to a maximum of 10 people, says government
Abortion on request is legal in Northern Ireland from today but women will still have to wait
People advised not to make changes to health insurance as Covid-19 deal is arranged with private hospitals