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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
Can antigen tests properly detect Omicron?
Could rapid antigen tests be missing some cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19?
Omicron wave of Covid-19 cases set to peak within a week or so, Varadkar says
Ireland likely to 'overcome' Omicron wave more quickly than earlier waves, says Tánaiste
Restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men to be eased next year
Men who have sex with men currently have to wait one year before giving blood
HSE plans Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 as EU regulator approves use
Special vaccines are not expected to arrive in Ireland until December 20th
Q&A: How the new antigen test system will work for close contacts
Rapid tests can be completed at home with results in 15 minutes
Doctors warn of ‘fairly rough winter’ ahead due to Covid-19
Dr Mike Ryan says not enough immunity in populations to prevent virus spreading
Misconceptions about meaning of antigen results widespread, report finds
Almost half think person with Covid symptoms does not have to isolate if rapid test result negative
Q&A: How do I know the antigen testing kit I’m buying is reliable?
Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results
Q&A: Who can dine indoors and how will it be regulated?
Legislation on reopening to go to Dáil on Tuesday . . . here’s what you need to know
Martin concerned at ‘free for all’ developing in UK amid Delta variant
Use of antigen testing on a ‘population wide basis’ is under consideration, says Martin
Coronavirus could be with us for many years, says vaccine creator
‘It may end up like flu ... you might have the flu vaccine at the same time as the Covid vaccine’
‘Close contacts’ row spells testing times for the GAA
War of words between counties a reminder Covid restrictions are not like sports rules
Wide use of rapid Covid tests recommended by expert group, but members are split
‘Majority report’ is in favour of mass rollout of antigen tests, possibly in schools by September
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 624 cases reported in State
Nphet member Dr Mary Horgan urges public to ‘think before they travel’ over Easter
Donnelly promises to publish report on use of rapid antigen testing ‘soon’
Report expected to green-light use of Covid test to monitor outbreaks
Public health measures still required after vaccinations, says Fauci
US infectious diseases expert urges caution over ‘plateau’ in cases, at Dublin online event
GAA postpones decision on return date for intercounty squad training
Covid advisory group will reconvene in mid-February to consider the matter
Nphet gets three new members to boost infectious disease, scientific resources
Professors Mary Horgan, Karina Butler and Mark Ferguson added to State’s Covid-19 policy advisory body
GP representative added to coronavirus vaccination body
Vaccination rate of 70% required in population to achieve results, says professor
Covid is not just for Christmas, so why the political short-termism?
A return to some version of Level 3 for the festive period risks undoing recent progress
Dropping Covid-19 positivity rates give grounds for hope, says HSE boss
Paul Reid believes early trends should give everybody ‘encouragement’
GAA’s Covid Advisory Group considering GPA demand for universal testing
Support for championship going ahead ‘will need to be reconsidered’ if demands not met
Seán Moran: Let’s leave the confusion aside and enjoy this All-Ireland
Misinformation and conflicting statements on elite sport have not helped anyone
Investment in more detailed contact tracing needed to reveal key Covid-19 trends
NPHET official cites ‘international evidence’ for restaurants’ role in spreading virus
GAA reiterates its commitment to following Nphet guidelines
Cases rise in Kildare, Laois and Offaly and views differ on how GAA should respond
GAA Covid-19 adviser describes risks of return to play as ‘very, very low’
Prof Mary Horgan says benefits of return of Cúl Camps outweigh small risk factor
Explainer: What can the over-70s do from Monday’s reopening phase?
Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance
GAA confident that crowds will play a part when intercounty action resumes
Timeline starts to take shape with championship return set for mid-October
Will healthcare prove a popular choice?
Covid-19 might persuade more students to opt for healthcare courses
Like HIV, Covid-19 affecting most marginalised, says leading consultant
Prof Mary Horgan, who worked with Aids victims in US, cautions against stigmatising
Rugby players will face daily screening as part of return protocols
World Rugby says wearing of masks and gloves at training not deemed essential
So who is immune to Covid-19, and how can we tell?
Experts say about 70% of us must have immunity before we can lead normal lives
‘I have been an infectious disease specialist for 30 years. I have never seen a virus like Covid-19’
Covid Stories: ‘It is shocking to see how ill men and women, young and old, admitted to hospital are’
Consultants on the front line in the fight against Covid-19
Team effort across health service has driven fight, infectious disease consultants say
Coronavirus: Health experts warn against reading into data on Covid-19 patients
Figures released this week had shown concentrations of cases in people of working age
Coronavirus: Frontline doctors warn of delays in receiving test results
Medics say patients should expect to wait up to a week for results amid unprecedented demand
Screening services should not be paused after High Court ruling - Harris
Doctors concerned over ‘absolute confidence’ expectation following Ruth Morrissey case
Half of Ireland’s hospital doctors exhausted and overwhelmed by work
Just one in five say work situation leaves them enough time for family or personal life
CervicalCheck controversy helping to improve uptake of HPV vaccine
More teenage girls getting vaccinated as awareness increases, conference hears
HPV and flu vaccines: who needs them? What are the risks if you don’t get them?
Finding the information you need can prove difficult amid all the arguments today
Alcohol Bill is finally passed by the Oireachtas
Legislation on minimum unit pricing clears all stages six years after it was first mooted
Doctors ‘shocked’ at misogynistic remarks to women in cancer audit meetings
Dr Peter Boylan urges consultants to apologise to women for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour
Medical Council guidelines not centred on patients – Scally report
Council urged to strengthen guide to put practice of open disclosure beyond doubt
RCPI calls for implementation of electronic health records
Medical training college says investigation into privacy in hospitals highlights problems for clinical staff
First female president of Royal College of Physicians is set to take office
Prof Mary Horgan backs vaccine use and does not consider herself a feminist
Gender-balanced medicine will heal many wounds
‘A medical profession that accommodates the needs of both genders equally can only result in benefits for patients’
Our Wedding Story: Brought together by love of the Irish language
Ailis Ní Áinle and Stiofán Mac Amhalghaidh met while volunteering at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan
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