Mike Ryan

Rapid spread of Omicron may ‘quickly overwhelm’ healthcare systems

WHO warning comes as fresh restrictions expected in Europe in run-up to Christmas

Omicron variant is spreading at unprecedented rate, WHO chief says

World cannot vaccinate or lock down its way out of pandemic, Dr Mike Ryan says

Covid vaccine boosters will likely be needed every year, Pfizer chief says

New jab for Omicron variant of coronavirus being developed, Dr Albert Bourla says

Government’s bizarre stance on travel only makes things worse

Reintroduction of travel bans following overreaction to Omicron will achieve little

The Irish Times view on living with new coronavirus variants

The hard reality is that Omicron is unlikely to be the last variation of Sars-CoV-2 to emerge

When all is said and done, it is clear Government didn’t do enough to stop this surge

Caveat: Don’t buy the narrative that says people’s ‘behaviour’ has brought disaster upon hospitals and, now, businesses

Catherine Corless honoured by Red Cross for her work on Tuam babies

Historian’s work is the subject of a documentary to be broadcast this week

The Irish Times view on Covid-19 in schools: the case for intervention

As cases rise further, it is clear that some measures will be needed to ease the stress and disruption that schools are now facing

Doctors warn of ‘fairly rough winter’ ahead due to Covid-19

Dr Mike Ryan says not enough immunity in populations to prevent virus spreading

Covid grips Europe’s unvaccinated east

Hundreds dying each day in Romania as crisis deepens in nations with low vaccine uptake

Coronavirus booster shots gain political traction

Chief reason for development is indication that vaccines not providing lasting protection

WHO says it may be ‘last chance’ to find Covid-19 origins

Health body names new advisory group and urges China to provide data from early cases

Covid-19 pandemic ‘worst medical emergency in 102 years’

Consultant in palliative medicine says pandemic was particularly difficult for some patients

Pandemic revealed extent of ageism in society, says Mike Ryan

WHO official urges focus on home care in rethink of how older people are looked after

Funding for NGOs will be ‘core question’ after Covid pandemic, says Mike Ryan

WHO health emergencies programme director says NGO sector provides core services

How can Ireland stop global Covid-19 vaccine inequality?

Choctaw nation gave us $170 in Famine relief in 1847. It is a timeless moral lesson

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