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'Be prepared' - Chief Medical Officer issues winter public health advice

The Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth has urged the public to stay well by being prepared for winter amid the current rise in COVID-19 infection in the community. There were 405 confirmed COVID-19 cases in hospital this morning (Wednesday ...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:55

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New CMO warns Irish public to prepare for winter as number of Covid infections rise

The new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Department of Health is urging the public to be prepared for winter amid an increase in Covid-19 infections. Professor Breda Smyth, who was today (October 5) appointed by the Minister for Health following ...

05 Oct 2022 at 18:19

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CSO reveals increase in number of children fully vaccinated against Covid-19

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed an increase in the number of children who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. According to the CSO's 'Covid-19 Vaccination Statistics Series 6' report, 22% of 5-11 year olds across all Local ...

03 Oct 2022 at 16:01

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LATEST: Second booster vaccination rollout for pregnant women and over 60s begins today

A second booster vaccination rollout aimed at pregnant women and over 60s has begun today, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced. The initial announcement was made by the HSE last Wednesday, while the Health Protection ...

15 Aug 2022 at 12:55

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Covid-19 booster vaccine now available to those aged 55 and over

Appointments are now open for people aged 55 and over to book their next Covid-19 booster vaccine through the HSE or their own GP. This second booster vaccine will be available to those who have already received their initial ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:32

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New study suggests Covid-19 vaccine is 'not linked to stillbirth'

Having a Covid-19 jab while pregnant will not lead to babies being stillborn or being born early, a new study suggests. Academics in Canada looked at data on 85,162 births where half of the mothers had received a coronavirus ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:30

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Four in five Covid deaths had at least three medical conditions on death record

Four in five deaths from Covid-19 had at least three medical conditions mentioned on the death record, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Death certificates listed 4.2 conditions on ...

16 Aug 2022 at 13:47

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Health Minister in Northern Ireland extends Covid-19 powers for six more months

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:34

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Almost a third of centres for disabilities have inadequate infection controls - HIQA

A new HIQA report on infection prevention and control at centres for people with disabilities has revealed non-compliance at almost a third. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) today (August 9) ...

09 Aug 2022 at 12:34

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Volunteers needed for depression helpline as high demand seen post-lockdowns

A mental health charity has appealed for more volunteers for its support line as demand remains high post-lockdowns – with an increase in calls from people affected by the cost-of-living crisis. Aware, an ...

07 Aug 2022 at 12:00

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Cost-of-living crisis sees people struggle to save amid rising inflation

Consumers no longer feel they are saving enough amid the backgrop of cost-of-living crisis and inflation concerns, a banking index has found. The cost-of-living crisis has also left many people feeling ...

19 Sept 2022 at 13:32

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Nursing homes chief hits out at ‘incredulous’ delay in paying pandemic bonus

Groups representing healthcare workers have criticised an “incredulous” delay in receiving their pandemic bonus after it was revealed that the Government is now issuing a tender for the rollout. The ...

19 Sept 2022 at 19:00

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