Person: Augustine Pereira

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HSE's head of public health in the south in self-isolation after visiting family in England

Dr Augustine Pereira, a key figure in the region's response to the Covid-19 crisis, is symptom free but said he is following HSE guidance and will spend 14-days working from home.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Bon Secours imposes visitor ban, restrictions still in place at hospitals

Strict visitor restrictions remain in place across all South/South West Hospital Group hospitals, including Cork and Kerry university hospitals due to infection control concerns.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Team set up to trace contacts of Cork Covid-19 victim

The HSE has set up a dedicated team to trace everyone who came into contact with the coronavirus patient in Cork University Hospital (CUH) amid the first signs of panic buying in the city.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

First diagnosed case of rubella in Ireland in more than 10 years

One person has been diagnosed with rubella in this country for the first time in more than a decade.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Public Health chief says alcohol laws should limit licenced premises

The Director of Public Health for the south of Ireland has said future alcohol laws should look to restrict the number of new licenced premises in problem drinking areas.

Wed, 29 May, 2019