Flu hospitalisations expected to double in coming 10 days
There could be up to 900 flu cases in hospitals countrywide by end of year, HSE chief clinical director warns, with cases expected to peak in early January
Colm Henry
Flu cases: Three people have died and over 400 hospitalised this winter season
The number of notified influenza cases increased by 91 per cent in the past week from 277 to 528 cases for the week ending December 8th
What now for transgender healthcare in Ireland after publication of the Cass review?
The landmark report by UK paediatrician Hilary Cass into transgender treatment for young people is published as the HSE plans a new Irish clinical programme for gender healthcare
Masks may be required by staff and visitors in hospitals under new HSE guidance
Staff and visitors may be required to wear masks due to high rates of flu and Covid-19 circulating
Covid and flu surge sees over 800 people attend EDs as HSE warns of impact on ‘whole system’
HSE’s chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry urges those not yet vaccinated for flu and Covid to take up the offer if eligible as numbers attending emergency departments increase
HSE chief repeats call for people to avail of flu vaccine
Dr Colm Henry acknowledged that vaccination rates are not as high as they were during the pandemic
New HSE rules aim to speed up discharge of well patients
HSE warns that remaining in hospital after treatment is not ‘a choice to be exercised’
Increase in community transmission of Covid but no change in public health advice
HSE planning on new Covid vaccination booster in the autumn for older people and those who are vulnerable
HSE chief: Reforms in health service too often take ‘awful long time’
Health service should be ‘ashamed’ of conditions some patients experience, chief clinical officer tells conference
At the centre of the heated debates about transgender issues are people who just want to live their lives
In 93 per cent of cases, gender transition improved the overall wellbeing of transgender people, a Cornell University study finds
Former minister for justice repeats call for investigation into gender service
Charlie Flanagan says internal HSE review of youth service ‘wholly inadequate’ and independent investigation is required
HSE at odds with medical training body over treatment of emergency department patients
Hospitals told to allow specialist teams outside ED review patients suffering delays
Pressure on hospitals eases as virus rates drop, figures show
HSE expects ongoing strain on healthcare system despite sharp decline in infections
Number of closed hospital beds ‘remarkably low’ given disease levels, says HSE
Average of 95 beds per day unavailable for use or closed over the first nine days of 2023
Hospitals told to implement seven-day working with ‘immediate effect’ to ease overcrowding
Move aims at discharge of patients at weekends at same rate as during week with goal of freeing up beds
Surge of flu and Covid-19 cases meeting ‘more pessimistic’ projections
Nurses union warns over ‘intolerable overcrowding’ in hospitals heading into January
Covid-19: Second booster vaccines offered to people aged 18 to 49
Move comes amid steep rise in coronavirus, flu and other respiratory illnesses while Niac approves vaccines for children under five
Hospital emergency departments have become ‘warehouses’ of patients
Overcrowding in adult and children’s hospitals being driven by surge in respiratory viruses
Pressure on hospitals from Covid surge of ‘huge concern’ – HSE
GPs called on to work extra hours during ‘exceptional period’ facing health service
Almost 25% of acute hospital beds funded over past two years not delivered
No additional beds are planned by HSE as part of this year’s winter plan
Twin pandemic of Covid-19 and flu ‘not a certainty’ this winter
Australia saw a surge in flu cases during its winter but no rise in fatalities, says HSE’s Colm Henry
Covid-19: Hospitalisations rise as one in four test positive
HSE’s Dr Colm Henry expresses concern and attributes rise to new subvariants of the virus
Covid threat persists: 15% of us not out of the woods yet
Three in 20 people remain at risk from serious illness if they contract Covid-19
Covid: Just 65 doses of 'game-changer' antiviral pill given to Irish patients
Paxlovid has been available in the State for more than a month
Further seven cases of unexplained hepatitis in children under investigation, says HSE
Cases are in addition to the six confirmed last week when it was disclosed one child had died and another required a liver transplant
Pandemic had ‘horrendous’ impact on efforts to cut waiting lists, says Reid
Long waiting lists the result of ‘legacy issues’ and will not be solved within one year
Child and adolescent mental health services audit to ‘reassure’ users
Review ordered after South Kerry revelations when report revealed ‘risky’ treatment
Rollout of second booster against Covid-19 to over-65s to begin
PCR-confirmed cases fall by 40%; Limerick hospital sets record for overcrowding
‘Game-changing’ Covid antiviral to be available in hospitals next week
Only inpatients will have access to Paxlovid; sotrovimab deemed ineffective against BA.2
Tony Holohan to chair new Covid Advisory Group to replace Nphet
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Covid: HSE warns of threat to waiting lists as hospitals under increased pressure
Targets set likely to be endangered as elective care cancelled, says Dr Colm Henry
How will Ireland face new phase of Covid post-Nphet?
Virus has become a particularly troublesome headache for the healthcare system
Covid: Record daily number of hospital admissions set in past 24 hours
Health system under ‘severe pressure’ due to surge in cases, says HSE chief clinical officer
Coronavirus testing may be derailed due to strike action
Medical laboratory scientists announce intention to take action over unfilled posts
HSE warns of strain as numbers hospitalised with Covid-19 surge
Rise in infections having a ‘very disruptive effect’ on healthcare services, Colm Henry says
Patient safety concerns raised over HSE plan for new Covid treatments
Infectious Diseases Society says many sites lack resources to deliver service as envisaged
Another 21,926 Covid cases confirmed, with 936 virus patients in hospital
HSE advises nursing home staff to wear respirator masks when caring for residents
Covid-19: Current wave is squeezing hospitals from both ends
We will only find out in coming days how many patients need highest level of care
One in 20 hospitalised with hip fracture in 2020 died before discharge
Outcomes worse among cases with Covid-19, Irish Hip Fracture Database report finds
Up to one in nine of State’s ICU staff out of work due to Covid
HSE chief clinical officer Colm Henry says Mater Hospital is already in ‘severe trouble’
Covid-19: Record 16,428 cases reported with 22 deaths notified in past week
Everyone should consider themselves potentially infectious, says Holohan
Increase in Covid cases driven by Omicron variant set to ‘kick off’, says Paul Reid
HSE chief says health staff anxious and fearful about period of uncertainty ahead
Covid-19: 7,333 cases reported as Omicron variant will be dominant ‘within days’
Taoiseach says he is ‘very worried’ about the ‘sheer scale’ of the spread
Cabinet to consider 5pm closing time for hospitality amid ‘darkened’ mood
Major sporting events threatened due to concern over looming Omicron wave
Covid-19 vaccines planned from January 10th for most children aged between five and 11
HSE chief says health service is at ‘extremely high risk’ heading into a ‘wave of Omicron’
Winter flu vaccine to be made available free of charge to all adults over 50
Niac recommended extending eligibility to adults between 50 and 64
Priority vaccines among young children ‘extremely difficult’ to identify – Reid
HSE ‘working around the clock’ to put vaccine plan in place for 5-11 year age group
Covid restrictions on hospitality and households for Christmas to be discussed
Ministers and officials to consider reduced capacity for pubs and restaurants
Covid numbers ‘stabilising’ but still present ‘huge risk’ - Reid
HSE says falling case numbers among older people due to boosters a ‘cause for hope’
Covid-19: 3,138 new cases reported with 643 patients in hospital
Almost 200,000 Covid tests carried out in past week amid surge in demand for service
Covid-19: One in 10 people infected since pandemic began as 4,570 new cases reported
Less than 100 beds free across the country as O’Connor warns of ‘very, very grim situation’
Covid-19: ‘Unrelenting pressure’ on health service as 3,025 cases reported
Paul Reid says there ‘comes a point’ where no extra testing, vaccination or beds will help ‘turn tide’ of infection
‘Covid is not going away’: Taoiseach urges sensible behaviour as 1,963 new cases reported
National Immunisation Advisory Committee to discuss booster vaccines for health staff
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