Nphet

The Government has extended the booster programme to 2.2 million this week

Negative tests may be used by people who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons

More than 200,000 third doses of a targeted 1.4 million have been administered so far

Health officials say booster jabs aimed at reducing severe disease, not transmission

Chief medical officer tells public to ‘dial’ back socialising to reduce spread of Covid-19

Leading academic is a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team

Most over-16s must be vaccinated for Nphet to consider further easing of restrictions, say Coalition sources

Nphet’s figures are frightening – even if the worst-case scenario does not play out

Prof Philip Nolan outlines modelling behind advice that led to postponed reopening

‘We are nearly there’, says Prof Philip Nolan of Nphet

Paul Donovan criticised president’s decision to move academic to role where he had no expertise in bid to resolve dispute

There is a hint of unease in these stories, a quiet nagging pulse of worry

Three deaths and 569 cases reported as Nolan urges public not to ‘push the limits’ of reopening

Hotels will open doors on June 2nd with outdoor hospitality at restaurants and pubs due back June 7th

Government open to considering offering AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 60 who request it

Seven further deaths and 400 new cases reported on Thursday evening