Lockdowns and fear took their toll in the pandemic. Now, the sector faces post-Covid challenges
Public health officials say some facilities still applying ‘onerous restrictions’ on visiting
New study shows severe strain of the pandemic on directors of nursing at care homes
HSE publishes new guidance that will allow one support person unrestricted visiting access
State’s vaccine advisers have been asked for view on second booster for older people
Experts encouraging uptake of the jab say the benefits for young far outweigh the risks
Ambulances, pharmacies and nursing homes among services affected by staff absences
New health guidance issued for care homes in light of Omicron concerns over Christmas
Private care homes criticise deal in funding for HSE homes under Fair Deal scheme
Sage Advocacy wants residents to have visitors rather than be subject to ‘locking-up’
Nursing homes expect serial testing to return next week as six new outbreaks reported
National Immunisation Advisory Committee recommends use of boosters for cohort
Care home sector calls for urgent approval of third Covid-19 vaccine shots for health workers
Most of 412 school cases in time frame were in primary level, latest figures show
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