Conor Teljeur

Spring of 2020 and winter of 2021 were worst for mortality during the pandemic, says Hiqa

No change to mask rules for schools as Hiqa says it is ‘premature’ to consider removing requirements

Warning comes as North reports up to 25% of new cases may be delta variant

Report from health watchdog and HSE surveillance centre notes hazard of congregated settings

Meat-processing plants have reported some 3,000 cases during pandemic

Emails show regulator criticised HSE’s response to ‘deteriorating situation’ in April

Lasting impact on health outcomes may take years to be seen, says Hiqa