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Dr Ronan Glynn: ‘Now is not the time to be socialising with friends’. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins

Covid-19: GAA is not to blame for spread of virus, says Nphet

Now is not the time to be socialising with friends, says assistant chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn

The Government recommended the use of face-masks ‘in busy or crowded outdoor spaces where there is significant congregation.’ Photograph: iStock

No benefit to mask outdoors when socially distancing, says professor

Covid-19 infection control expert Prof Martin says distance ‘is always your best bet’

Stacey Leyland and her nine-year-old daughter Kerys Swaine in Dublin city centre on the eve of reopening. Photograph Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

Ireland reopens: shops, churches, gyms and hairdressers open as public health experts urge caution

‘Now is not the time to be socialising with friends,’ says expert, as Level 5 restrictions end

The five-year survival rate for cancer patients was 63 per cent for men and 61 per cent for women in 2012-16, up from 39 per cent and 46 per cent in 1994-99. Photograph: Getty Images

Nearly two in three cancer patients alive after five years, figures show

Rising number of cases a ‘wake-up call’ for need to improve services, says charity

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said people could try to stay safe by celebrating within their households and avoid gatherings with many different households. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty

WHO warns about risks of ski holidays and Christmas gatherings

‘We all need to consider whose life we might be gambling with in the decisions we make’

Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan and deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Coronavirus: Nphet warns against socialising after reporting 306 cases

Public health officials urge reduction in contacts as businesses prepare to reopen

For gastropubs that are allowed to reopen from this Friday onwards, there can be no sponsored work or business-related parties or social gatherings, this includes office parties. Photograph: iStock

No office party bookings or loud music permitted as restaurants reopen

Multiple table bookings will also be banned according to memo approved by Cabinet

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said it was disappointing that a strike could happen during a pandemic

Public health doctors plan three days of strikes in January

IMO claims ‘no meaningful engagement’ with Department of Health for last five months

Josephine Flavin, a resident in Oaklands Nursing Home, Co Kerry. Photo: John Joe Flavin

Kerry nursing home closure: ‘It is the lack of information that really upsets us’

Residents in Oaklands Nursing Home fear being moved to facilities away from family

Members of the public wearing face masks on Henry Street, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Exiting Level 5: What will be allowed from December 1st?

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces easing of Covid-19 restrictions leading up to Christmas

Medical specialists appointed since 2012 can still earn €50,000 a year less than longer serving colleagues. Photograph: Alan Betson

Fixing two-tier pay system has to fit in with overall health reforms

Pay cut in 2012 for new hospital consultants blamed for current staff shortages

The HSE said last month there had been a net increase of more than 150 consultants over the past year. File photograph: Getty

Almost 730 consultant posts vacant, say doctors

Over 600,000 people awaiting outpatient appointment, according to consultant group

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly arrives at Government Buidings on Friday afternoon for the Cabinet meeting to discuss easing Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions ahead of the Christmas period. Photograph: Laura Hutton

Leaving lockdown: Palpable achievements but little sense of celebration

Second wave not nearly as bad as the first and the next should be even more manageable

Things are set to change on a practically deserted Henry Street in Dublin city centre when the national lockdown ends. File photograph: Getty

Ireland in precarious position as third Covid-19 wave could be more deadly, Nphet warns

Government told of concerns that international travel will undermine recent progress

These latest figures come on a day when a plan for the State to exit Level 5 restrictions is being announced by the Government.

Covid-19: Seven further deaths and 206 new cases reported on Friday

Another 12 deaths and 391 cases have been reported in Northern Ireland

Patricia Carrick’s husband Damien and family members during her funeral at Mervue in Galway on Friday. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy.

Patricia Carrick ‘dignified’ in fight for and against cancer, funeral told

Children will carry ‘spirit’ of mother with them after her at 51 from cervical cancer

Ireland should ’aggressively suppress’ virus transmission and reduce cases to zero, says group of scientists

Covid-19: Level 5 restrictions ‘should stay until each county has zero cases’

Current approach leaves State vulnerable to further infections next year, say scientists favouring elimination of virus

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he is committed to the establishment of a consultant-led public health model. Photograph Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

Public health doctors expected to back ballot for strike action

Specialists who play key role in dealing with pandemic are seeking consultant contracts

In a letter to the Government, the Nphet recommendedthat the hospitality sector should be allowed offer takeaway only services throughout December. Photograph: PA

Restaurants and gastropubs to reopen in December under Government plan

Cabinet sub-committee meets ahead of ‘polite showdown’ with public health experts

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the State was currently facing significant challenges in the recruitment and retention of health and social care professionals. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

State faces challenges in recruiting health staff, Minister tells psychiatric nurses

PNA conference also hears of new strategic unit to define health service workforce needs

The median age of the new cases was 35 years and 64% of infections were in people aged under 45. File photograph: The Irish Times

Death toll from coronavirus reaches 2,036 after latest fatalities

Total number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in the Republic now stands at 71,494

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