China’s zero-Covid policy not ‘sustainable’, says head of WHO
Increased knowledge and better tools to fight virus suggests time for change of strategy – Tedros
Covid global death approaches 15 million, almost three times official data – WHO
Almost half of the deaths that were previously not counted were in India
Lack of hospital beds could hinder response to mass casualty incident, meeting told
Obstacle raised in planning process for event of terrorist attack or natural disaster
New more infectious Covid-19 strain likely to be circulating in Ireland, says immunologist
Omicron XE is a combination of the existing variants of the Sars-CoV-2 virus
Covid: Global death toll of 15m more than double previously believed, says WHO
India stalling organisation’s efforts to make global pandemic death toll public
Hong Kong easing travel rules to have little impact on spread of Covid – study
Reopening international travel marks apparent shift from strict zero-Covid policy
Covid-19: Restrictions easing across Europe despite surge in cases
Germany hits new daily record as cases also climb in Austria, Italy, Spain and France
Irish medtech company Perfuze raises €22.5m for new stroke treatment
Company developing catheter-based technology to facilitate fast clot removal
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Banks and travel stocks power Europe’s Stoxx 600 to new peaks
Dublin follows other bourses higher with Ryanair and Dalata leading the way
Covid boosters in rich countries outnumber all jabs among poor nations
High prices identified as one of main factors behind growing vaccine inequality
South African Covid cases surge but Omicron symptoms appearing milder
Recent rise in cases has been accompanied by a much smaller increase in admissions to ICU
Initial data on Omicron’s severity is ‘encouraging’, says Fauci
US health official cautiously optimistic on Covid variant and says booster shots will be key
Irexit leader wages war on Covid-19 certs in role paid by EU
Hermann Kelly works for right-wing Romanian MEP who opposes ‘mandatory’ vaccines
Omicron drives record rate of Covid infection in South African province
Officials say variant’s R number is believed to be above 6, though most cases are mild
Covid-19: Omicron variant in Europe earlier than thought
Dutch health ministry finds cases from 10 days ago, before South Africa reported variant
Omicron variant is cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells Americans
President says US will work to accelerate development of any updated vaccines needed
Omicron symptoms are ‘mild’ - scientist in South African lab where variant discovered
Health experts say variant appears more transmissible but vaccines offer protection
Air pollution: Irish Times view on a hidden killer
Poor air quality is estimated to cause 1,300 premature deaths annually
Euro zone bond yields drop as Covid variant sows fear
Germany’s 10-year government bond yield down 9 bps Friday afternoon
A time for thanks: US multinationals see the value in giving something back
Throughout the pandemic, firms reached out to the communities they operate in, seeking ways to help
Combatting low health literacy that’s affecting a quarter of Irish people
Charities team up to help cancer patients get most out of medical appointments
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid-19 pill in 95 countries
Company says tablet cuts risk of hospitalisation by 89%
Covid-19: Europe becomes epicentre of surge in new infections
Austria considering lockdown on people who are not vaccinated as cases rise across region
Mary Robinson says climate crisis also a health emergency
Forum hears women and girls at risk because of the threat of gender-based violence
Europe again at centre of Covid pandemic, says WHO
Cases at near-record levels and 500,000 more deaths forecast by February
Novavax files for Covid-19 vaccine’s UK authorisation
Company to submit application for US authorisation by end of the year
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US to lift restrictions for vaccinated foreign travellers from November 8th
Country will also reopen land borders with Canada and Mexico to vaccinated travellers
WHO says it may be ‘last chance’ to find Covid-19 origins
Health body names new advisory group and urges China to provide data from early cases
Moderna plans mRNA vaccine factory in Africa
Facility would make up to 500m doses per year, including Covid-19 shots
China urges end to sanctions on Afghanistan, highlighting split with West
World Bank and IMF should normalise lending to the country, foreign minister says
Covid-19 pandemic has ‘laid bare the inadequacies’ of State’s mental health services
Call for Government to increase funding for sector by €85m in next month’s budget
Covid booster dose gives 100% protection against severe infection – study
Johnson & Johnson study looks at impact of booster two months after original vaccination
Pilita Clark: Why smoking at home may be a sackable offence
Many companies now adopt a ‘no nicotine users’ hiring policy, but is this fair?
Booster vaccines may be needed for vulnerable, says Europe’s medicines agency
‘Massive increase’ in unvaccinated teens being hospitalised in US due to Delta variant
Funding for NGOs will be ‘core question’ after Covid pandemic, says Mike Ryan
WHO health emergencies programme director says NGO sector provides core services
Q&A: Why rules about burning solid fuel are changing
Air pollution risk to health prompts stricter fuel standards for home fires from next year
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A blanket third dose to protect Ireland against coronavirus looks increasingly likely
‘The Kremlin would be laughing their asses off’: Inside the EU’s struggle to debunk Covid lies
Understaffed and underpowered, a Brussels taskforce tries to fight a fake-news tide
Irish public donates one million Covid vaccines to world’s poorest countries
Unicef campaign asked people who got a vaccine to donate the cost to someone in need
BioNTech profits soar as Covid vaccine demand surges
German company announces plans to test its efficacy in children under 12 and pregnant women
Sobering report finds a third of French adults have a drink problem
Chief lesson is that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption, says report co-author
Marlboro Man, the macho cigarette-smoking cowboy, has a surprising new message
Philip Morris head proposes 2030 ban as tobacco firm becomes ‘wellness company’
How Covid-19 pandemic foretells the climate crisis
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Coronavirus: Known global death toll passes 4 million
Officially reported figures widely believed to undercount pandemic-related deaths
‘It’s not just a boss in an emergency. It’s constant’: Should we ban out-of-hours emails?
Many workers feel more under siege than ever from work messages that arrive at all hours
China declared malaria-free after 70-year eradication campaign
WHO chief says success came ‘only after decades of targeted and sustained action’
Governments need ‘portfolio of vaccines’ to beat Covid, says EMA head
Dr Emer Cooke warns against depending too heavily on a single shot or type of vaccine
Pull the plug on pointless after-hours emails
The right to switch off is needed more than ever amid a burnout epidemic
World leaders pledge to work to prevent another global pandemic
Actions will include faster vaccine turnaround and controlling animal-borne diseases
US to donate 500m Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses globally, sources say
Shots will be distributed to 92 lower-income countries through COVAX programme
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