‘Mistake’ not to include nursing representative on Covid Advisory Group – INMO
New team to replace Nphet and will advise Government on Ireland’s response to Covid
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
Half of Covid patients in hospital are incidental cases, say officials
Another 4,006 PCR-confirmed Covid cases reported, and 5,212 positive antigen tests
High-grade masks for vulnerable not recommended in Hiqa review
Importance of existing guidance should instead be emphasised, says organisation
Ireland among lowest EU states for Covid patients in hospital
Covid-19 situation in Europe ‘deteriorating’ due to Delta variant spread, Hiqa review finds
Hiqa urges caution when lifting Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings
Any easing should take into account infection levels, vaccination rates and other factors
Nine-month post-Covid immunity ‘increases fully vaccinated numbers with single dose’
Longer immunity period would increase number of under-50s who only need one dose of vaccine, Hiqa says
Mandatory vaccination of health workers would be ‘most intrusive step’ – regulator
Watchdog advises Nphet to take ‘progressive’ steps to encourage vaccine take-up
Covid-19: State third lowest for hospitalisations out of 18 countries reviewed
Hiqa study reveals sharp reduction in severe illness from the virus in Republic
Immunity from Covid-19 lasts up to six months after infection – Hiqa
Immunity period doubled as State’s health watchdog reviews international evidence
Covid-19: Face masks should not be compulsory for primary school pupils, Hiqa says
Health watchdog says benefit of use of masks among younger children is likely to be small
Close contact health staff exempted from restrictions if vaccinated - Hiqa
New regulatory advice will allow more health workers return from Covid-19 isolation
Face masks beneficial and show no evidence of significant harm, says Hiqa
Direct evidence of effectiveness is ‘very limited’ but indirect evidence shows benefits
Vaccine uptake will be driven by consensus not penalties, Nphet told
Coronavirus vaccination campaign should be based upon knowledge and consensus
Covid-19 messaging may be too focused on healthy people over 70, report warns
Eight groups categorised as ‘extremely medically vulnerable’
Hiqa warns indoor spaces create higher risk of Covid-19 spread
Danger particularly case where ‘shouting and singing’ and prolonged contact occurs
Covid-19: Booster doses may be needed for vaccine, Nphet told
Hiqa says immunity can last between two and six months after virus but reinfection is rare
Health watchdog recommends no change to coronavirus 14-day self-restriction period
Reducing 2-week restricted movement period presents increased risk of transmission, Hiqa warns
Covid-19: Temperature scans at airports ‘ineffective’
Screening would not identify large proportion of cases that have no symptoms – Hiqa
No evidence children are Covid-19 ‘super spreaders’, says Hiqa
Analysis of global research likely to inform NPHET decisions on when schools reopen
Who are the NPHET members overseeing Ireland’s response to Covid-19?
Team of medical experts and health service chiefs have been advising Government on navigating crisis
Hiqa calls for ‘cohesive national testing strategy’ for Covid-19
Hiqa finds current testing method is ‘gold standard’ for detecting coronavirus
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
HIV prevention drug PrEP to be evaluated for State funding
Hiqa has began assessment to examine cost and clinical effectiveness of supply
Hiqa recommends State air ambulance services to UK
Air Corps or Coast guard no longer able to fly patients to UK for transplants at night-time
HIQA to consider extending HPV vaccine to boys
Ireland is looking to follow the lead of other countries and extending coverage to boys
Hiqa recommends change to cervical cancer testing
Move to primary HPV testing would reduce number of screenings needed, says Cancer Society
E-cigarettes likely to increase number of smokers who quit
Irish report is the first in Europe to examine the cost effectiveness of e-cigarettes
Hiqa says TB jab should be given to at-risk children only
Health watchdog recommends move against universal vaccination for all newborns
BCG jab to be limited to high-risk babies
Hiqa holds public consultation on plan to introduce selective vaccination against TB
New hospital technologies could improve patient safety, says Hiqa
Assessment of how IT could improve outcomes follows chief medical officer request
Public access defibrillators cost €105m to save 50 lives
Hiqa critical of lack of coordination in existing provision of live-saving devices
Arthritis patients should wait months before surgery - Hiqa
Pain relief, physio should be used before hip, knee replacement considered - report
Proposed new thresholds aim to reduce waiting lists for 9 hand and back conditions
HIQA says thresholds, if implemented, will minimise number of people unnecessarily referred for surgery
Health watchdog proposes referral thresholds
Hiqa says proposal will cut waiting times for common operations
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