Ireland was caught off guard by the latest full-blown Covid wave
One in every 25 people is infected, though the true proportion is probably higher
Covid-19: Ireland had one of lowest excess death rates in world, study finds
Lancet journal research estimates global death toll three times higher than official records
Covid-19 pandemic as we have known it is going to be behind us soon
Analysis: Protection through vaccination and dominance of less severe Omicron variant have changed the game
Modi critics arrested as second coronavirus wave continues to ravage India
Only three per cent of the country’s 1.3bn people have been fully vaccinated to date
A ripple effect of loss: US comes to terms with 500,000 Covid deaths
The coronavirus has reached every corner of America, devastating cities and rural counties alike
Coronavirus: US sets single-day record for cases during new surge
Health experts say the increase may be due colder temperatures are driving people and fatigue with Covid-19 precautions
Covid-19: US cases hit two-month high as Brazil’s death toll passes 150,000
UK faces new restrictions as over 12,000 people diagnosed, and 65 die of coronavirus
Coronavirus restrictions: what’s happening across Europe?
Spain struggles to control burgeoning infections while the Netherlands keeps a liberal approach
Child mortality rates drop, but survival still heavily depends on place of birth
In some parts of the world, children’s health has dramatically improved
Irish women ranked in top 10 for alcohol consumption, study finds
Major report on alcohol consumption finds Irish habits are similar to other Europeans
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