Coronavirus

‘Lost Lace’ at Iveagh Gardens contains approximately 10,000 white roses made from handkerchiefs

Minister for Health says difficult period ahead for Irish hospitals due to new Covid-19 surge and flu epidemic

Research detects structural shift in use of cash since pandemic though it remains widely-used in Ireland and across Europe

Department of Health criticises ‘lower than expected’ rollout of antivirals to protect vulnerable from serious illness

Visa-free travel is back for short-term business and tourism from more than 60 nations

Fears over threat of ‘twindemic’ in hospitals this winter with recommendation that those considered vulnerable should again wear masks

Virus fatigue has led to a fall-off in booster uptake even amid indications that another wave of infection is underway

Almost 30,000 received second booster this week as number of cases and hospitalisations rise

Donnelly says public health specialist brings ‘considerable experience and excellent leadership ability’ to role

Number of hospital cases increases by 74 per cent to 405 confirmed infections since September 14th

Vaccinations available to vulnerable sections of population from Monday

Dr Muiris Houston: Some experts say it’s best to think of pandemic’s end in terms of disease’s ongoing effects on humans

We established centres for a heart condition that largely disappeared 18 months ago and failed to set up ones focused on neurorehabilitation

Spending watchdog criticises rate of ineligible payments in many welfare schemes

Updating the words we use in science may help to broaden our perspectives

Australia saw a surge in flu cases during its winter but no rise in fatalities, says HSE’s Colm Henry