Tony Holohan: ‘It is now deemed timely to conclude the work of Nphet’
Testing no longer required for most people aged under 55 with symptoms, CMO says
Relaxing isolation rules ‘proportionate’ to Omicron impact – Holohan
Nphet says it needs another week to know full effect of variant on hospital system
Covid: 6,307 further cases as CMO tells young people he is not ‘finger pointing’
Nphet did not leak letter for Cabinet on restriction advice, chief medical officer says
Q&A: What Covid-19 restrictions are coming into force on Monday?
Tighter rules on social mixing over fears about more contagious Omicron variant
Up to 25% of people could be close contacts during Covid infection peak, Nphet warns
Public health team says pessimistic Omicron scenario would see over 20,000 cases a day
Niac discusses vaccines for 5-11s as Varadkar signals ‘significant decision’ soon
Tánaiste says no decision made about school closures in January
New Covid restrictions unveiled amid tensions between Ministers and health officials
Several Ministers express frustration over Nphet’s media strategy
Covid restrictions on hospitality and households for Christmas to be discussed
Ministers and officials to consider reduced capacity for pubs and restaurants
Risk of Omicron variant: Additional Covid testing for arrivals into State under consideration
Pre-travel PCR result may be required as test system here under strain
Q&A: Who is getting Covid-19 vaccine boosters and when will they get them?
The Government has extended the booster programme to 2.2 million this week
Antigen tests may be allowed as alternative to vaccine pass, Nphet says
Negative tests may be used by people who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons
Q&A: Who is getting Covid-19 vaccine boosters and when will they get them?
More than 200,000 third doses of a targeted 1.4 million have been administered so far
Regular Covid-19 vaccines similar to flu jab will be needed - immunologist
Health officials say booster jabs aimed at reducing severe disease, not transmission
Holohan warns against high social contacts with Christmas looming
Chief medical officer tells public to ‘dial’ back socialising to reduce spread of Covid-19
Prof Philip Nolan to become director general of Science Foundation Ireland
Leading academic is a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team
Coronavirus restrictions likely to remain until October
Most over-16s must be vaccinated for Nphet to consider further easing of restrictions, say Coalition sources
No Government wants to preside over increased Covid deaths projected by modelling
Nphet’s figures are frightening – even if the worst-case scenario does not play out
Delta variant could do ‘significant damage’ in partially vaccinated population, Nolan says
Prof Philip Nolan outlines modelling behind advice that led to postponed reopening
Over two thirds of adults will have received one Covid-19 vaccine by this weekend
‘We are nearly there’, says Prof Philip Nolan of Nphet
Former professor ‘disagrees’ with Maynooth president at Labour Court hearing
Paul Donovan criticised president’s decision to move academic to role where he had no expertise in bid to resolve dispute
Fighting words: Fragments of wonder from our younger generation
There is a hint of unease in these stories, a quiet nagging pulse of worry
‘Positive’ meeting convened to address high rate of Covid-19 in Donegal
Three deaths and 569 cases reported as Nolan urges public not to ‘push the limits’ of reopening
Hairdressers set to reopen on May 10th when intercounty travel will be allowed
Hotels will open doors on June 2nd with outdoor hospitality at restaurants and pubs due back June 7th
Covid-19: Vaccination of vulnerable under-60s to resume
Government open to considering offering AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 60 who request it
Reopening of schools has had ‘minimal’ impact on Covid-19 case numbers - Nphet
Seven further deaths and 400 new cases reported on Thursday evening
Pressure grows on Government to review use of AstraZeneca vaccines
Donnelly and Glynn set to consider vaccine in context of other EU countries’ restrictions
Lockdown easing Q&A: Cabinet to decide on 5km limit, construction and outdoor activities
One option being discussed is allowing county-wide travel from mid-April
Eeva Leinonen unveiled as next Maynooth University president
Professor to formally assume the position on October 1st and replaces Prof Philip Nolan
Face masks unlikely to be made mandatory for primary school pupils
Children should not be discouraged from wearing masks if they wish to do so
Covid-19: New variant not likely to impact level of transmission in schools, Nolan says
Nphet member asserts State is in ‘vulnerable period’ but progress is being made
‘When you’ve been around as long as me, you’re not expecting something like this’
Aramark chief Frank Gleeson says industries hit by Covid must be helped to rebound
GAA postpones decision on return date for intercounty squad training
Covid advisory group will reconvene in mid-February to consider the matter
Ireland can achieve zero Covid without sealing country – campaign group
Scientists, academics launch campaign calling on Government to introduce strategy
Nphet records 48 further deaths and 1,254 confirmed Covid-19 cases
Zero-Covid strategy not a ‘false hope’, says public health specialist
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