Organisation: National Public Health Emergency Team

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Daniel McConnell
Daniel McConnell: Martin's roadmap for reopening will be about personal responsibility
Working from home
Employees set for return to offices by September under government plans
The news comes amid growing optimism within the Coalition over the potential to open the country earlier than expected given a significant drop in hospitalisations and deaths linked to Covid-19

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Irish people trust health organisations the most amid Covid pandemic - study
Irish people trust health organisations the most amid Covid pandemic - study
The economic impact of the pandemic outweighed public concern about personally contracting the coronavirus

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Social Issues
Hiqa: Over 70s at greater risk from Covid-19 but other at-risk groups must be wary
Hiqa cautioned that other medically vulnerable groups were also at risk from coronavirus.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Wed Oct 7, 2020
Covid-19: Everyone needs to act to stop spread, Tony Holohan warns
If the country is down to 100 cases per day by December 1, the lockdown will have done its job, the CMO said.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020

'None of us are immune': Vast majority of new Covid cases are people under 25, officials say
'None of us are immune': Vast majority of new Covid cases are people under 25, officials say
The trend of more and more younger people contracting the virus has continued

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus: Six more deaths announced as health officials confirm 23 more cases
Coronavirus: Six more deaths announced as health officials confirm 23 more cases
Six more people have died having contracted Covid-19, health officials have announced.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Ireland's quarantine policy 'the worst of all worlds' - Shortall
Ireland's quarantine policy 'the worst of all worlds' - Shortall
Ireland's quarantine policy has been described 'the worst of all worlds', because it does not distinguish between safe and dangerous countries in relation to Covid-19.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

If you have Covid symptoms, don't adopt 'wait-and-see' approach - get tested, health officials urge
If you have Covid symptoms, don't adopt 'wait-and-see' approach - get tested, health officials urge
Health officials are urging anybody who has coronavirus symptoms to get tested for the virus.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus: No new deaths in Ireland, officials announce
Coronavirus: No new deaths in Ireland, officials announce
The announcement came from the National Public Health Emergency Team as they announced 11 new cases.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Non-mandatory self-isolation for travellers is not working says Trinity Professor
Non-mandatory self-isolation for travellers is not working says Trinity Professor
Asking people travelling into Ireland from abroad to self-isolate for 14 days is “not working”, according to Professor Kingston Mills.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Declan Jordan: 'Minister Harris needs to address is the immediate huge hole in our colleges' finances'
Declan Jordan: 'Minister Harris needs to address is the immediate huge hole in our colleges' finances'
A striking feature of the current Covid crisis is the emergence of a new group of scientific experts on our television screens, radios, and newspapers.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Government issues guidelines as gardaí set to check pubs for Covid compliance
Government issues guidelines as gardaí set to check pubs for Covid compliance
Gardaí will begin inspecting bars and restaurants in order to ensure compliance with Covid-19 guidelines this weekend.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

HIQA analysis of death notices indicates pandemic death figure may be 'slight overestimate'
HIQA analysis of death notices indicates pandemic death figure may be 'slight overestimate'
Ireland's official figure of 1,700 coronavirus deaths during the pandemic may be a “slight overestimate” but it is an accurate one, an analysis by the Health Information and Quality Authority has found.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Charity urges caution after hearing about potential house parties
Charity urges caution after hearing about potential house parties
A charity is urging caution against house parties and large gatherings of friends this weekend.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Tony Holohan steps down from CMO duties to care for ill wife
Tony Holohan steps down from CMO duties to care for ill wife
The public face of the coronavirus crisis has stepped down from his role to be with family as his wife enters palliative care for cancer.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Reopening country to overseas visitors won’t happen overnight, says Fáilte Ireland chief exec
Reopening country to overseas visitors won’t happen overnight, says Fáilte Ireland chief exec
Reopening Ireland to international travel cannot happen overnight and will require a “roadmap” to enable airlines and overseas visitors to plan ahead, the chief executive of Fáilte Ireland has said.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
A 'green list' of countries with unrestricted travel access to Ireland could be published next Thursday.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Health Minister: Real risk of Covid-19 second wave from international travel
Health Minister: Real risk of Covid-19 second wave from international travel
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has reiterated the advice that there should be no non-essential travel overseas.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Where is the welcome for Irish abroad?
Letter to the Editor: Where is the welcome for Irish abroad?
Mary Robinson, when she was president, famously displayed a candle in the window of Áras an Uachtaráin to signal to Irish people abroad that they would always be welcome home. How we wish this candle was burning today.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Dr Tony Holohan concerned over Covid-19 travel clusters
Dr Tony Holohan concerned over Covid-19 travel clusters
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has expressed concern over a "worrying trend" of rising Covid-19 cases and travel-related clusters.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

'The guilt was overwhelming': Dublin footballer describes having Covid-19
'The guilt was overwhelming': Dublin footballer describes having Covid-19
A Dublin footballer has warned young people that coronavirus can affect anyone.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts
Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts
Travelling abroad is too risky at the moment, warns a microbial diseases expert.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Advice 'has been very clear' - don't book a foreign holiday, officials urge
Advice 'has been very clear' - don't book a foreign holiday, officials urge
The chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group for the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has urged the public to give careful consideration before travelling abroad.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: International travel a ‘big risk’ to Ireland
Coronavirus: International travel a ‘big risk’ to Ireland
The Health Minister says the "big risk" of a spike in coronavirus cases comes from international travel.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Opening the pubs is a precipitous move
Letter to the Editor: Opening the pubs is a precipitous move
We are alarmed at the decision to allow pubs that serve food to reopen on June 29.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Island residents fear Covid-19 risk from re-opening to visitors
Island residents fear Covid-19 risk from re-opening to visitors
Outgoing Gaeltacht minister Sean Kyne has expressed disappointment at the Government decision to approve early re-opening of offshore islands to visitors from Monday.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

NPHET: Young people contracting coronavirus 'an emerging source of concern'
NPHET: Young people contracting coronavirus 'an emerging source of concern'
While the spread of the virus is largely contained, there is still more work to do, as the reopening of the economy gathers pace.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Three more deaths confirmed alongside 11 new cases
Coronavirus: Three more deaths confirmed alongside 11 new cases
Meanwhile, one further death was confirmed in the North earlier today, bringing the total deaths there to 548.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Leo Varadkar confirms move to Phase Three from Monday
Coronavirus: Leo Varadkar confirms move to Phase Three from Monday
Ireland will move to phase three of the easing of lockdown restrictions from Monday, Leo Varadkar has confirmed.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: One death and 11 new cases in Ireland
Coronavirus: One death and 11 new cases in Ireland
The Department of Health has also announced that there have been 11 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Safety comes first when it comes to lifting travel restrictions
Irish Examiner view: Safety comes first when it comes to lifting travel restrictions
The chief executive of Ryanair DAC, Eddie Wilson, has criticised the Government for “fudging around” with plans for air bridges between Ireland and other countries.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Face masks set be compulsory on public transport
Coronavirus: Face masks set be compulsory on public transport
The compulsory wearing of face masks on public transport is set to be agreed by the government ahead of increased travel services next week.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Six deaths and five new cases in Ireland
Coronavirus: Six deaths and five new cases in Ireland
There has been six Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland today, officials have announced.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Irish prison service spends €9k on Netflix installations
Irish prison service spends €9k on Netflix installations
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) spend of over €9,000 on the recent installation and subscription of Netflix for prisoners brings to over €800,000 on TV related spending over the past two years.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Marian Fogarty: Coronavirus shows need for tighter regulation of nursing homes
Marian Fogarty: Coronavirus shows need for tighter regulation of nursing homes
"The level of infection and death arising from Covid-19 in nursing homes should lead to tighter regulation of the sector," says Marian Fogarty, Associate Solicitor with Cantillons Solicitors, Cork.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Four in 10 people wear face coverings, figures show
Four in 10 people wear face coverings, figures show
Just over four in 10 people wear face coverings, according to figures from the Department of Health.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Detailed guidance on summer educational programmes for children needed - Fórsa
Detailed guidance on summer educational programmes for children needed - Fórsa
The absence of detailed guidance on summer programmes for children with special educational needs could put students and staff at risk, and it is acting as a deterrent to those thinking of opting into the scheme.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Three deaths and 10 new cases in Ireland
Coronavirus: Three deaths and 10 new cases in Ireland
There has been three Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland today, officials have announced.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Fuel prices set to edge up as Covid-19 measures ease around the world
Fuel prices set to edge up as Covid-19 measures ease around the world
No new deaths from Covid-19 were reported on Sunday, with six new cases confirmed, health chiefs have said.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Govt asks for review on limit of people allowed to attend religious services
Govt asks for review on limit of people allowed to attend religious services
The government is asking the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to reconsider the cap on the number of people attending religious services.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Government may accelerate easing of restrictions later today
Coronavirus: Government may accelerate easing of restrictions later today
Among them are hairdressers and barbers being allowed to open from the end of the month - alongside restaurants, pubs and hotels.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Further easing of coronavirus restrictions to be discussed today
Further easing of coronavirus restrictions to be discussed today
Further easing of restrictions will be discussed at today's meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Weekly testing for nursing home staff to commence in 10 days
Coronavirus: Weekly testing for nursing home staff to commence in 10 days
The new measure comes on the back of a recommendation from the European Centre for Disease Control

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

More than 60% believe Ireland will be hit by second virus wave
More than 60% believe Ireland will be hit by second virus wave
More than 60% of the population believe it is likely that Ireland will be hit with a second wave of Covid-19, despite the number of cases of the virus continuing to fall.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

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