1,592 cases of Covid-19 infection confirmed in Ireland today. As of now, 318 patients are in hospitals due to Covid and 60 of them are in ICUs. Yesterday, the number of patients in hospitals were 314. The HSE chief Paul Reid had yesterday called the rise in patients in hospitals ‘real threat.’ “Over the course … Read more
The number of people being treated in hospitals due to Covid complications has been increased dramatically in the country today. As per the latest report from the Department of Health, 314 people are now in hospitals due to Covid. Also, further 1,688 cases were confirmed today. On Sunday it was 259 patients in hospitals. It … Read more
Children who have symptoms related to Covid-19 should avoid attending schools, INTO, the primary school teachers’ union said on Sunday. “Children can have sore throats, headaches, runny or stuffy nose. They can be feeling sick or vomiting (or have) diarrhoea. Up until the summer children could go to school with those symptoms.” Said John Boyle, … Read more
Ireland has confirmed further 2,098 Covid-19 infections in the country today. As per the latest reports there are 251 people being treated in hospitals due to Covid complications. 52 of them are in intensive care units. Meanwhile the HSE has said 42 walk-in Covid vaccination centres will be operational from this weekend as more than … Read more
A study from the University of Oxford, UK has found that the protection from two Covid-19 vaccines weaken after 90 days of getting second dose with the Delta variant of the virus. Based on more than 3 million nose and throat swabs across UK, the study revealed that, after 90 days of getting second dose … Read more
Almost 30,000 children of 12-15 age cohort availed their first dose of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the weekend, the Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed. As of Sunday afternoon, 90,000 children had registered for vaccines, the HSE chief Paul Reid said. They will be getting the shot soon. Around 280,000 children are there in Ireland within the … Read more
Ireland is moving to another phase of vaccination programme as children aged 12-15 will be given Covid vaccine from today. The online portal for registration started Thursday night and almost 65,000 children of this age group have booked their slots so far, the Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed. Many of them will get first dose … Read more
The public health officials warn people of Limerick and north Tipperary following a surge in Covid cases over the past week. Yesterday alone 85 cases were reported in the area which is the highest daily increase in the region since June 11, 2021. Public Health Mid West confirmed 824 Covid infections in the region over … Read more
The Irish government is planning to establish a compensation scheme for people who suffer injury after taking vaccines under State’s programmes. The programme will not be Covid-19 specific, but more of a general manner, the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said in response to a question in parliament. A report by an expert group chaired … Read more
Further 1,903 people in the country were contracted by corona virus on Thursday, the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) confirmed. As of now 219 patients are in hospitals with Covid and 37 among them are being treated in ICUs. Meanwhile HSE chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has said the vaccines are about 80% … Read more
People attending outdoor parties in the country have to sit at one metre distance from each other, as per the new regulations from government. The decision comes after former Minister Katherine Zappone’s party in Dublin hotel became controversial. In the party almost 50 people were attendees including Tanaiste Leo Vradkar. Later Varadkar apologized for attending … Read more
Ireland has overtaken neighbouring UK in terms of vaccine rollout, said Taoiseach Michael Martin. The country now vaccinated 72.4% of adults while UK’s vaccinated adult population stands 72.1%. “The vaccine rollout is continuing at great pace. Today we edged ahead of our nearest neighbours – a brilliant effort by everyone involved,” Mr Martin said. He … Read more
The Indian government has extended the ban on international flights to and from the country till August 31. The new decision came in contradiction with the earlier announcement to resume commercial flights from July 31. Scheduled flights also had set to resume from July 30 after 16-month gap. The move comes after India’s fight with … Read more
The Department of Health confirmed 1,501 new Covid-19 cases in Ireland on Friday. As per the reports there are 169 patients admitted in the hospitals and 23 of them are in intensive care units. The Health Service Executive (HSE) also warned the public over a text scam for Covid vaccine appointments. Some people are receiving … Read more
The department of health has launched a new online self-service portal for the Digital Covid Certificate in Ireland. The move comes after a wide range of complaints from the public regarding delays in issuing certificates especially via call centre system. The new poral https://covidcertificateportal.gov.ie/ can be accessed by the public to request for a new … Read more