'We don't know how bad it's going to get' minister warns as new cases surge past 1,000 

Ministers say they are aware that the fact that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose could lead to frustration as it confers the so-called vaccine bonus much quicker

With public health nurse visits curtailed by Covid, less than half of our infants had their development health screening on time

But they warn the picture could change rapidly due to the Easter weekend, with the impact of that holiday likely to hit in a week to ten days

Countries including Poland, the Netherlands, and France are believed to be among those under consideration for addition to the list

Nphet considers enhanced public health measures as fears grow that Ireland is facing into a fourth wave of the virus 

Deputy CMO says sorry, and adds that Thursday's comments were expressing gratitude for the public's compliance with Nphet guidance

Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick's Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended

People in the US who have been vaccinated can now gather indoors without masks, and Ireland could follow suit, but only as the vaccine rollout ramps up, says Dr Ronan Glynn

Senior Hiqa expert says the benefit of masks for primary school children may be marginal — and could even add to their anxiety

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, yesterday announced she will present plans for a Covid vaccination passport on March 17

Some elements of restrictions are likely to remain in place until the end of the year, according to Dr Ronan Glynn

Nphet outline how vaccination programme is reducing infection rates among nursing home residents and healthcare workers

Despite reporting no new deaths today from Covid 19, Dr Ronan Glynn said a phased return to education and re-opening of health services are the only safe options

'We are still seeing a level of disease transmission in the community that is far too high for a million people to go back'

As we reach for another warming layer, and as we turn up the temperature dial on the heating controls to fend off the cold snap a promised blanket of snow might bring that old saying: the darkest, coldest hours are just before the dawn, rings true.

“Looking at the data that’s in front of us, we need the epidemiological situation to improve and continue to improve," said the Deputy CMO

I’m not going to give you my list of all-time favourite movies, because I don’t want you to know how shallow and superficial I am.  But I will bow to no-one in declaring The Magnificent Seven to be one of the best cowboy films of all time.

The confirmation of more than 400 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday has seen Ireland's incidence rate creep up again.

'Many, many people who are in situations where they can work from home are choosing to come into the workplace and meet up and have engagements'

Nphet issues warning as  1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

Nphet issues warning as  1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

It is impossible to imagine being in his position right now and not being sorely tempted to pack up his bag writes Alison O'Connor

The message came as Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn confirmed one further death and 429 new cases of Covid-19, including 189 in Dublin and 60 in Cork

The highest Friday total of Covid-19 numbers since April has been announced, with 326 new cases of the disease, but no new deaths, public health chiefs have said.

The trend of more and more younger people contracting the virus has continued

Local lockdowns are in place in different parts of the globe as the WHO says the 'peak' of pandemic has not yet been reached, writes Maresa Fagan

Health officials are urging anybody who has coronavirus symptoms to get tested for the virus.

There have been no further Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Gardaí will begin inspecting bars and restaurants in order to ensure compliance with Covid-19 guidelines this weekend.

A further two people with Covid-19 have died, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed.

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.

A Dublin footballer has warned young people that coronavirus can affect anyone.

The Department of Health has announced there have been 24 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

The Department of Health has also announced that there have been 11 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

Forty-one percent of people surveyed are now wearing face coverings in public, as the country continues to emerge from Covid-19 restrictions, and resumes economic activity.

Professor Philip Nolan, head of the modelling advisory group on the disease, says the number of people in intensive care is declining slowly.

New figures show just 1% of people swabbed for the coronavirus last week tested positive.

Three more people with Covid-19 have died, officials said today.

Simon Harris said on May 21, that TDs cannot spend any longer than two hours in the chamber, on public health advice specific to the Oireachtas as a workplace.

Now is "not the time" to attending events that could be classed as mass gatherings, such as the Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin on Monday, however well-intentioned, the chief medical officer has warned.

Ireland’s Covid-19 peak came later than in other European countries and for that reason, the relaxation of restrictions cannot be compared, according to Dr Tony Holohan.

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, said that figures are encouraging as Ireland approaches the end of the first phase.

There have been nine more Covid-19 related deaths, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has announced.