It’s now a year since barrister Marie O’Shea submitted a review to Government on the adequacy of the State’s abortion laws. One of the report’s recommendations was the removal of the mandatory three-day waiting period
Caution often criticised, understandably at times but was justified in autumn 2020
HSE advises nursing home staff to wear respirator masks when caring for residents
Department reports 21,302 new cases while hospital numbers rise to 884
Nphet did not leak letter for Cabinet on restriction advice, chief medical officer says
Further 4,235 coronavirus cases confirmed, 470 Covid patients in hospital
Some putting off medical treatment while others ‘becoming deliberate hermits’ due to Covid-19
Medics frustrated by the pace of reform and negotiations over Sláintecare contract
Holohan appeals to parents to follow new rules as masks now mandatory in school from third class up
Responsibility for management of the pandemic is fragmented and lacks accountability
Doctors warn of ‘unrelenting’ pressure as Covid-19 cases continue to soar
Change in physical wellbeing should be deemed possible Covid symptom, say doctors
Chief medical officer and Minister Michael McGrath says no plans yet to impose fresh curbs
Continued doubt over next phase of reopening on October 22nd due to high case numbers
Major violations 'embedded' in legislation must be addressed in review, expert states
Vaccinated people advised to avoid unvaccinated people not wearing masks indoors
GP says it is unfair to protest at locations where women access health services
GPs insist they have no role in certifying a patient is recovered from Covid
Consultants ‘have repeatedly urged’ investment in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity
Good progress is being made in restoring IT systems in the health service
Blood tests and X-rays which rely on IT among procedures facing major delays
Hotels will open doors on June 2nd with outdoor hospitality at restaurants and pubs due back June 7th
Government open to considering offering AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 60 who request it
One option available is to space out the doses between vaccines still being administered
Seven further deaths and 400 new cases reported on Thursday evening
National Immunisation Advisory Committee to discuss State’s position on shot
Donnelly and Glynn set to consider vaccine in context of other EU countries’ restrictions
Nphet reports 183 confirmed cases but due to IT problem this is likely to be underestimate
About one-third of Irish people are ‘unsure’ about getting Covid vaccine, recent survey shows
‘Big scrap’ looms ahead of reopening in wake of briefings by public health team members
Public health team’s focus on rising figures presages advance tussle with Government
Dr Ronan Glynn criticises ‘selfish minority’ for gathering to drink alcohol on city streets
Priority will be given to vulnerable groups and health workers, Martin says
Anchoring role of GPs acquires additional importance in a pandemic
Public health emergency team’s Dr Mary Favier commends reduced contacts by young
GP says average ICU stay for Covid patients is much longer than other patients
‘We know that a lot if not most Covid transmission is happening in private homes,’ Tánaiste says
Serious concern among health experts at rise in number of Covid cases in Cork
Can our system of test, trace and isolate rise to the challenge of rising case numbers?
Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance
Where are the dangers, and how can a new wave be turned into a ripple, not a tsunami?
Fears of ‘sporadic outbreaks’ if turnaround times do not improve before people return to work
Dr Mary Favier reports ‘definite improvement’ in time it takes to receive results
Team of medical experts and health service chiefs have been advising Government on navigating crisis
Representative group welcomes widening of criteria but says HSE must ensure capacity
Nursing home patients with Covid-19 less likely to be hospitalised for treatment, figures show
Doctors’ group wants more contact tracing to identify cases of infection
Family doctors say consultations should only be carried out where they are necessary
Irish College of General Practitioners said vulnerable family members could be at risk
Supply of protective equipment ‘critical’ for the functioning of new community hubs
EU warning comes as two more patients with Covid-19 die, and 235 new cases reported
GPs also say reduced testing means estimates of virus’s prevalence will be less accurate
Varadkar says further restrictions will only be implemented based on expert advice
The ability to process test results is also being ramped up
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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