Over-70s advised not to stop and talk when outside exercisingThose cocooning told to avoid contact with other people and not to go to the shopsTue May 5 2020 - 13:03
Flu vaccine offer to be extended over Covid-19 second-wave risksMinister seeks seasonal vaccination for children and others in recognised at-risk groupsTue May 5 2020 - 00:48
Patients warned on ‘sitting out’ ailments not linked to Covid-19Health system stuck in ‘paralysis mode’ for the past two months during pandemic crisisTue May 5 2020 - 00:38
No need to use gloves when shopping or outdoors – HSEWashing hands regularly and properly will prevent against spread of Covid-19, says Prof Martin CormicanTue May 5 2020 - 00:02
Coronavirus death toll in Republic now at 1,319 as 16 people dieTotal of 125 outbreaks of Covid-19 reported in private housesMon May 4 2020 - 20:21
Coronavirus: Outbreaks in private houses double as ICU beds scarce in some hospitalsCavan has highest incidence of coronavirus, followed by Dublin and MonaghanMon May 4 2020 - 13:49
Coronavirus: Disability and mental health units at riskHSE expects many more outbreaks in long-term residential settingsMon May 4 2020 - 08:09
Coronavirus: Warning of ‘apocalyptic’ surge in non Covid-19 waiting listsHSE to play catch-up and treat thousands of patients with other conditionsMon May 4 2020 - 03:05
Contact tracing app: One in four must use to curb Covid-19 spreadData will be held on phone, not centrally, to 'mitigate' data protection concerns – HSEMon May 4 2020 - 00:43
Coronavirus claims 19 more lives as 330 new cases reportedHSE says it will be able to test 100,000 a week by mid-MaySun May 3 2020 - 18:28
Phased lifting of Covid-19 restrictions to begin on May 18thTaoiseach warns restrictions will be reimposed in event of coronavirus ‘second wave’Sat May 2 2020 - 01:00
Face-coverings may be required in shops and on public transport, says Dr HolohanChief Medical Officer says guidance being developed as part of restriction easingFri May 1 2020 - 20:51
Coronavirus: What we know so far about lifting the lockdownWhat restrictions will be lifted first? When will schools reopen? Will the 2km limit increase?Fri May 1 2020 - 18:34
Coronavirus: Further 34 people die in State of Covid-19Another 221 new confirmed cases reported, lowest number of cases since April 1stFri May 1 2020 - 18:04
Coronavirus: Contact tracing taking ‘too long’ and app should be considered, GP saysReports of success of remedesivir drug in treating virus encouraging, says Paddy MallonThu Apr 30 2020 - 11:22
Easing Covid-19 restrictions - New cases 'must fall first' but some sports may return in early phaseSome sporting and recreation facilities could reopen in an early phase of easing lockdownThu Apr 30 2020 - 08:00
Nursing homes account for 50 per cent of coronavirus deaths in IrelandSeven out of 10 patients recovered from virus, figures revealThu Apr 30 2020 - 07:26
Coronavirus: Two crucial factors will inform decision to end lockdownDecision will be based on how system is coping, and whether numbers are sufficiently positiveThu Apr 30 2020 - 02:02
Coronavirus claims additional 31 lives in Republic as toll reaches 1,190A further 376 cases of Covid-19 have also been reported in the StateWed Apr 29 2020 - 21:56
Revealed: Phased plan to exit coronavirus lockdown in Ireland may see cafes reopen by midsummerProgress through phases will not happen unless number of key targets are metWed Apr 29 2020 - 03:00
Call for preparations for next winter’s flu season to begin immediatelyFormer IMO president says measures should include the provision of flu vaccine to childrenWed Apr 29 2020 - 00:52
Coronavirus: People will have to get used to ‘new normal’, Holohan warnsIrish public urged to ‘stay the course’ as another 59 deaths from Covid-19 reportedTue Apr 28 2020 - 19:49
Coronavirus: Border county case spike unlikely to be ‘spillover’ from North, says HolohanCavan’s Covid-19 incidence exceeds Dublin amid calls for an investigation into virus 'hot spots' along BorderTue Apr 28 2020 - 07:24
Covid-19 cases generally increase the closer one gets to the BorderSouth and North have taken different paths during the outbreak on travel restrictions, testing, school closures and isolation periodsTue Apr 28 2020 - 01:49
Clusters of Covid-19 infections spread to 211 nursing homesAlmost 60 per cent of virus deaths associated with residential facilities and nursing homesMon Apr 27 2020 - 21:30
Coronavirus: 18 more deaths reported in State bringing total to 1,102Nursing home patients with Covid-19 less likely to be hospitalised for treatment, figures showMon Apr 27 2020 - 20:03
Covid-19 cases in Cavan exceed Dublin as incidence in Border counties riseNorthern Ireland has had more cases and deaths relative to population than RepublicMon Apr 27 2020 - 13:32
Doctors seek new solutions for helping seriously ill Covid-19 patientsPotential coronavirus treatments remain experimental due to lack of good trial dataThu Apr 23 2020 - 02:31
Coronavirus: Up to 400 people on waiting list for call confirming diagnosisContact tracing cannot begin until initial call is madeWed Apr 22 2020 - 03:15
Coronavirus: Government may ease restrictions in stages from May 5thVaradkar says by end of April Cabinet will have considered plan to reopen societyWed Apr 22 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: More than 9,000 people have recovered, 44 more deaths reportedRepublic has 730 lab-confirmed deaths, with further 108 suspected deaths in care settingsTue Apr 21 2020 - 18:43
China-based Corkman in the right place at the right time for IrelandDr Paul O’Brien used his connections in China to help source PPE and share expertiseTue Apr 21 2020 - 02:22
Nursing or care homes account for almost 60% of coronavirus-related deathsOne in five residents believed to have died of Covid-19 were never tested for diseaseTue Apr 21 2020 - 00:51
Coronavirus: Health chief warns against ‘complacency’ after 77 more deathsRe-opening pubs would be ‘at odds’ with distancing measures, says HolohanMon Apr 20 2020 - 20:18
Equipment from China will allow for rapid testing service for virusExtra equipment means Ireland is not reliant on a single supply system, says Dr Paul O’BrienMon Apr 20 2020 - 18:44
Ireland may endure repeated waves of Covid-19 epidemicsAnalysis suggests that, at best, there may be three more infection cycles before possible herd immunity occursMon Apr 20 2020 - 03:00
Coronavirus: Herd immunity may take multiple waves of infection – studyModelling assumes 60% of people would have to get virus to achieve possible population immunityMon Apr 20 2020 - 02:55
Covid-19 and care homes: Six key questionsSome families say they were refused information by nursing homes about outbreaksSat Apr 18 2020 - 01:08
Coronavirus: 100,000 care home staff and residents to be testedPlan to be enacted within 10 days, with full census of deaths in facilities since JanuarySat Apr 18 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: 44 more deaths reported in Republic as cases near 14,000Testing to be expanded with 100,000 carried out every week for at least next six monthsFri Apr 17 2020 - 20:26
Coronavirus: Harris says ‘more stringent’ checks may be needed at airports as crisis teams sent to nursing homesNational emergency team will review measures taken to tackle nursing home outbreaks at Friday meetingFri Apr 17 2020 - 15:39
Coronavirus: Ireland 'may have reached a plateau' but 43 die in one dayNPHET to review Covid-19 measures in nursing homes and other institutionsFri Apr 17 2020 - 06:47
Coronavirus: In one month, the Republic has pushed Covid-19 backAmid death and infection, our lives have changed, but lethal battle remainsFri Apr 17 2020 - 01:15
Coronavirus: Department of Health reports 43 more deaths of patients with Covid-19Over 620 new confirmed cases processed by Irish labs, and 95 processed in a German labThu Apr 16 2020 - 19:34
One-third of all nursing homes now have virus as expert warns of ‘catastrophe’ICU admissions fall for second day as Holohan links rise in cases with increased testingThu Apr 16 2020 - 19:13
Nursing homes and coronavirus - why the numbers don't add upTesting delays and death certificate recording skew Covid-19 mortality ratesThu Apr 16 2020 - 01:11
Some Covid-19 deaths are not being reported, coroner warnsIntervention comes amid fears coronavirus deaths are being under-reportedThu Apr 16 2020 - 01:07
Coronavirus: 23-year-old among latest 38 people to die in IrelandChief medical officer says rise in confirmed cases linked to wider testing rather than change in disease patternWed Apr 15 2020 - 18:11
Coronavirus: Holohan calls for quicker deaths registration‘More timely’ assessment will help create more complete picture of virus impactWed Apr 15 2020 - 02:17
Up to 100 people wrongly told test was negative due to IT glitchDirector apologises but says there is ‘no problem’ with German lab that tested the samplesTue Apr 14 2020 - 22:14