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Alison O'Connor
What are we to believe with all the mixed messaging on Covid safety in schools?
Holohan: Vaccination success could see further lifting of restrictions within weeks
Holohan: Vaccination success could see further lifting of restrictions within weeks
Some 1,408 cases of the virus were notified on Wednesday, with hospitalisations up ten to 152

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Wednesday 14th July 2021
Covid-19: 'Many people have been exposed to information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading'
Deputy chief medical officer has urged people not to rely on unsubstantiated information about the virus

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Close up of friends hands with face masks using tracking app on mobile smart phones - Young millenial people sharing content at
Covid surge due to 'exceptional growth' in infections among young people aged 16 to 18
'We don't know how bad it's going to get' minister warns as new cases surge past 1,000 

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

People will not be able to choose what vaccine they want, Government warns
People will not be able to choose what vaccine they want, Government warns
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

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Caesarean births and autism link
Half of babies missing health checks due to Covid-19
With public health nurse visits curtailed by Covid, less than half of our infants had their development health screening on time

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Dep of Health Covid -19 update
Covid-19: Situation stable and possibly improving, health officials say
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

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Mar 30, 2021
'Strong view' that more countries need to be added to mandatory quarantine list
Countries including Poland, the Netherlands, and France are believed to be among those under consideration for addition to the list

Sun, 04 Apr, 2021

'Volatile' Covid-19 situation puts reopening on April 5 in doubt
'Volatile' Covid-19 situation puts reopening on April 5 in doubt
Nphet considers enhanced public health measures as fears grow that Ireland is facing into a fourth wave of the virus 

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Feb 23, 2021
Dr Glynn apologises to people angered by his call to do more to combat Covid-19
Deputy CMO says sorry, and adds that Thursday's comments were expressing gratitude for the public's compliance with Nphet guidance

Fri, 19 Mar, 2021

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe
Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe
Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick's Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

CC COVID BRIEFING
'Still too soon to allow vaccinated gather without masks', according to Nphet 
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

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

No change to mask advice for children as Nphet reports downward trend in Covid markers 
No change to mask advice for children as Nphet reports downward trend in Covid markers 
Senior Hiqa expert says the benefit of masks for primary school children may be marginal — and could even add to their anxiety

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 20, 2021
It is 'too soon' to consider bringing in Covid-19 vaccination passports, health officials say
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, yesterday announced she will present plans for a Covid vaccination passport on March 17

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'
'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'
Some elements of restrictions are likely to remain in place until the end of the year, according to Dr Ronan Glynn

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 25th February 2021
Early signs that vaccines are driving down Ireland's Covid infection rates
Nphet outline how vaccination programme is reducing infection rates among nursing home residents and healthcare workers

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Nphet warns against any widescale reopening of society in March
Nphet warns against any widescale reopening of society in March
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

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Nphet: Not yet the time to consider reopening schools
Nphet: Not yet the time to consider reopening schools
'We are still seeing a level of disease transmission in the community that is far too high for a million people to go back'

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Monday 8th February 2021
Irish Examiner view: Darkest hour just before winter fades
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.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020
Doubt cast on plans to reopen construction sites on March 5
“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

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Fergus Finlay: The Magnificent Seven have shown us how to beat the enemy
Fergus Finlay: The Magnificent Seven have shown us how to beat the enemy
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.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 10th December
Holohan urges people to limit contacts as Ireland's Covid-19 infection rate rises again
The confirmation of more than 400 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday has seen Ireland's incidence rate creep up again.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

DR TONY HOLOHAN; DR HEATHER BURNS; NPHET
Holohan: Working from home message hasn't got through
'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'

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 15th October
Covid-19: Ireland facing 2,500 cases per day by Halloween
Nphet issues warning as  1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 15th October
Covid-19: Ireland facing 2,500 cases per day by Halloween
Nphet issues warning as  1,205 more cases were announced on Thursday, along with three further deaths

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Covid-19 Press Conf Wednesday 30th Sept
Alison O'Connor: How does Dr Ronan Glynn stick it?
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

Fri, 02 Oct, 2020

Covid-19 Press Conf Wednesday 30th Sept
Covid-19: Window to avoid 'a national issue' is closing, medical chiefs warn
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

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

'Prioritise who you need to see' as 326 new Covid-19 cases reported
'Prioritise who you need to see' as 326 new Covid-19 cases reported
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.

Fri, 25 Sep, 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

Maresa Fagan: The long road to containing Covid
Maresa Fagan: The long road to containing Covid
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

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

Covid-19: No further deaths but four additional cases confirmed
Covid-19: No further deaths but four additional cases confirmed
There have been no further Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Mon, 06 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

Covid-19 'remains suppressed in our communities' as two deaths and nine new cases reported
Covid-19 'remains suppressed in our communities' as two deaths and nine new cases reported
A further two people with Covid-19 have died, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed.

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

'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

Holohan warns of 'worrying trend' as 24 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Holohan warns of 'worrying trend' as 24 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health has announced there have been 24 new confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

Mon, 29 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

41% of Irish people wearing masks in public
41% of Irish people wearing masks in public
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.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

One person every five days admitted to ICU with Covid-19
One person every five days admitted to ICU with Covid-19
Professor Philip Nolan, head of the modelling advisory group on the disease, says the number of people in intensive care is declining slowly.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

1% of people tested for Covid-19 return positive result but no time to 'take the foot off the pedal,' says Dr Holohan
1% of people tested for Covid-19 return positive result but no time to 'take the foot off the pedal,' says Dr Holohan
New figures show just 1% of people swabbed for the coronavirus last week tested positive.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Three deaths with 47 new cases in Ireland
Coronavirus: Three deaths with 47 new cases in Ireland
Three more people with Covid-19 have died, officials said today.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Simon Harris spent more than two hours in Dáil chamber despite advice it was unsafe to do so
Simon Harris spent more than two hours in Dáil chamber despite advice it was unsafe to do so
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.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan
'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan
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.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Ireland is not lagging behind other European countries in easing restrictions, CMO says
Ireland is not lagging behind other European countries in easing restrictions, CMO says
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.

Sat, 30 May, 2020

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