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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

HSE Director-General Paul Reid arriving at Leinster House for the meeting of the Covid-19 committee today. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

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'Significant changes' needed for how Ireland cares for vulnerable people, HSE says

The head of the HSE says that the organisation is "open to learnings" in relation to the transfer of older people from hospitals to nursing homes.

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Only a minority of people following face mask guidelines - CMO

Mr Teap says that a proper road map needs to be put in place for reopening screenings.

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'Are they working on a plan?': Cork widower wants clarity on cancer screening services

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HSE does not know number of possible delayed cancer diagnoses

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10,000 more deaths if virus reproduction rate had not fallen - chief clinical officer

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Direct provision centres’ Covid-19 response ‘deeply troubling’ - Irish Refugee Council

Use of facemasks approved for frontline health staff

The majority of healthcare workers have been given the greenlight to wear surgical face masks when working closely with patients during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

INMO welcomes face mask policy in health service

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has welcomed the mandating of face masks in all settings for healthcare workers.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

335 outbreaks of Covid-19 in residential care homes

HSE chief operations officer Anne O’Connor said 186 outbreaks were in private centres and 112 were at HSE providers.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

More PPE due to arrive from China this week

Millions of euro worth of personal protective equipment is due to arrive in Ireland later this week.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

HSE gave nursing homes infection controls advice in February

The HSE says that it gave guidance to nursing homes on infection control related to Covid-19 in February and had received “very few requests” for assistance from the sector up to March 27.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Simon Harris: Social distancing could be part of Irish life until vaccine available

The Minister for Health said there is "no magic point" at the start of May where life before Covid-19 can resume.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Top HSE doc puts GAA Championship in doubt

"Why would we beat that curve down, hopefully crushing it in the coming weeks if we all buckle down, if suddenly we all decided to congregate on beaches and football stadiums or matches?"

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

GAA championships in doubt as top HSE doc says 'uncertainty' reigns over summer gatherings

"Why would we beat that curve down, hopefully crushing it in the coming weeks if we all buckle down, if suddenly we all decided to congregate on beaches and football stadiums or matches?"

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Ireland at 'very delicate and critical point' in response to Covid-19 outbreak

In total, there has now been 263 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

99 Covid-19 clusters reported in nursing homes

The figure has increased sharply in recent days.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Dept of Health: Majority of people feel Govt coronavirus restrictions 'about right'

Polling also shows the number of people stockpiling goods has reduced noticeably

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: Simon Harris announces new nursing home supports

The Health Minister said every step must be taken to protect elderly people who are vulnerable in nursing homes.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Pharmacists implementing social distancing as HSE advises people to continue taking their medication

The HSE is advising anyone with coronavirus to continue taking any medication they were already taking, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

HSE advises on new arrangements for Covid-19 testing

The HSE is asking people to keep 999 and 112 for emergencies only and says out-of-hours doctors cannot order tests.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020