People queued at UCD for prolonged periods but demand outstripped capability at centre

Clare under red wind warning overnight while orange alert extended to Dublin

5,590 new cases of Covid-19 with 505 patients in hospital of whom 117 are in ICU

HSE says falling case numbers among older people due to boosters a ‘cause for hope’

Analysis: Covid testing maxed out while booster programme stuck in second gear

Everybody over 16 to get booster shots following Niac recommendations

As many as 90 per cent of new cases in SA’s Gauteng province could be B.1.1.529

Nphet also recommends extending Covid passes to gyms and hairdressers

Almost 200,000 Covid tests carried out in past week amid surge in demand for service

Virus trackers told not to collect close contacts but let cases list their own contacts

About 475,000 people being contacted in next rollout of third vaccine doses

Paul Reid says there ‘comes a point’ where no extra testing, vaccination or beds will help ‘turn tide’ of infection

Rise in hospitalisations putting pressure on healthcare services, chief medical officer says

Campaign aims to find out why people who registered for vaccines haven’t turned up

Further 1,845 new cases reported, 497 patients in hospital, 99 in intensive care

People seeking second dose of vaccine may also attend

Slots available at vaccination centres for 12- to 15-year-olds this weekend, says HSE

HSE to operate walk-in vaccination clinics around country from Saturday to Monday

Dr Ronan Glynn warns against false information as 1,386 new cases confirmed in State

In the 60-69 year age group, just 43% have received two doses