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Terry Prone: Allegra Stratton can’t undo the damage — but at least she knows how to say sorry

As a proxy for Boris Johnson, she gets little public sympathy — but Allegra Stratton’s apology was flawless and simple, writes Terry Prone.

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Tony Holohan 'hopeful' Covid restrictions will be removed by Christmas

<p> While daily cases of Covid-19 are steadily decreasing in Ireland, there is concern about the rate at which Delta (formerly known as the Indian variant) is spreading in Britain and the North.</p>

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Q&A: What is the Delta variant and should we be worried?

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 25th February 2021

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Early signs that vaccines are driving down Ireland's Covid infection rates

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Covid-19: 581 patients with virus now in hospital as 73 additional admissions recorded

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Covid-19: ‘Not possible’ to predict Christmas travel arrangements, CMO warns

HSE study aims to provide estimate of coronavirus infection in population

A new HSE study aims to provide a national estimate of infection of Covid-19 in the population.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Nine deaths and nine new cases confirmed

In total there are now 25,215 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Latest: NPHET official plays down hopes of schools opening early

Latest: A leading health official is playing down hopes of schools reopening before September.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

16 deaths from Covid-19 confirmed and 51 new cases announced

There are now 24,251 cases of coronavirus in Ireland.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

'It's a minor step along the way': HSE warns May 18 is not a 'big single moment'

It is hoped Monday, May 18 will mark the beginning of a phased reopening of the country.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Covid-19 test and tracing turnaround will be down to three days from next week

The HSE has said that from Monday May 18, the day set for a possible first phase of lifting of lockdown restrictions, test turnaround, from swab to full contact tracing, for the coronavirus will be three days.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Testing turnaround delays down to technical issues

More than 44,000 Covid-19 tests have been carried out here in the past week.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Irish Covid-19 testing system among best in Europe - HSE

There are now almost 23,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases here and 1,458 people have lost their lives.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Ruby Walsh: Testing key to recovery in sport and society

The mantra from the World Health Organisation has been: ‘test, test, test’.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

More than 210k tested for Covid-19 to date, case definitions to be expanded

Ireland has tested more than 210,000 people for Covid-19 to date, while the case definition for getting a test appointment is to be expanded once more this week.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

'The virus is still in our community', says Dr Holohan as death toll reaches 1,339

A further 23 people with Covid-19 have died in the Republic.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Club chief fears legal issues if GAA players are ‘guinea pigs’

Some club GAA players fear they will be the guinea pigs if sport is to restart as outlined in the Government’s plan to reopen the country.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Holohan: Still no sign that Ireland is in position to ease restrictions on movement

There is still no sign that Ireland is in a position to ease restrictions on movement, the country's Chief Medical Officer says.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Between 30% and 50% of people could have Covid-19 without realising it

That is according to the chairman of the Coronavirus Expert Advisory Group.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 hits Kerry hotel housing asylum seekers

Two die as residents and staff of Cork community hospital infected

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: 41 new deaths as 778 confirmed cases announced by authorities

In the North, there were 17 deaths announced today and 147 new confirmed cases.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Nursing home Covid-19 outbreaks 'a national emergency' and 'catastrophe in the making'

The devastating situation involving Covid-19 outbreaks in nursing homes has been described as “a catastrophe in the making” and “a national emergency” as the death toll in institutions continues to mount.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

'You've got to wear a mask', says professor as study suggests droplets spread by speaking

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine has found tiny droplets that come out of the mouth while speaking are infectious.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Ireland 'in a much better position now' in relation to Covid-19 testing capacity

The chair of the government’s Covid-19 expert advisory group, Dr Cillian De Gascun, who is also director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, has said that this has been a good week in relation to testing capacity.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Restrictions must apply to everyone

The huge gap in responsibilities between those who advise and those who are forced to decide on one issue or another was laid bare again yesterday.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

BCG could be first approved vaccine for Covid-19

A vaccine that is more than a century old could become the first approved vaccine for Covid-19 later this year.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

'Full and frank’ update on Covid-19 testing needed as HSE appoints new lead

Calls have been made for a "full and frank" update on Covid-19 testing following confirmation that the HSE has appointed a new lead to oversee its testing strategy and turn test results around in a 48-hour period.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 contact tracing to be widened

Further bid to cut transmission as coronavirus claims 14 more lives

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Set up Skype and Facetime for vulnerable who will be asked to 'cocoon'

Older people and those with a long term illness will be advised at some point to stay at home for several weeks during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Nine new cases of Covid-19 and first death of patient in Ireland

Ireland has recorded an additional nine cases of Covid-19 bringing the total number of infected persons in the State to 43, the Department of Health said.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

100 CUH staff now in self-isolation as result of coronavirus case

Up to 100 staff at Cork University Hospital are now in self-isolation as a result of a case of coronavirus identified in a patient there last week.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Q&A: All you need to know about Coronavirus and Ireland

Read on for all the information available about Covid 19 in Ireland.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Public urged to be responsible citizens

People being responsible citizens is the most important part of the State’s strategy in containing the coronavirus, the Department of Health has stressed.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Consultant warns not enough ICU beds in event of coronavirus outbreak

A leading intensive care consultant has warned that there are not enough ICU beds in the country’s hospitals in the event of an outbreak of the coronavirus in Ireland.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Not alarming - Irish cases of coronavirus

The confirmation that two Irish citizens have been tested positive for the coronavirus is cause for concern, but not alarm.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

No confirmed cases as 15 tested for coronavirus

There have been 15 suspected cases of coronavirus tested in Ireland in recent days, but there have been no confirmed cases, it emerged last night.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

Protective equipment to be issued to GPs as part of HSE coronavirus preparation

Personal protective equipment packs will be issued to GPs and health centres as part of coronavirus preparation measures being taken by the HSE.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

Flu death toll hits 24 as virus nears peak

The flu death toll so far this winter is 24, according to latest figures from the HSE.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2018

29 people have died from flu so far this winter

The flu death toll so far this winter is 29, and 90% of those victims are aged 65 or over.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2017