The Irish Times

Coalition unwilling to revisit Covid-19 restrictions despite mounting pressure

Minister urged to reconsider public health advice as hospitals struggle with Covid surge

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:07

Leading Presbyterian Prof Sam McConkey condemns church’s threat to dismiss Dublin minister

Church ‘bringing shame on itself’ with order to recant appointment of gay council member

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 01:00

Take precautions from today if spending Christmas with vulnerable, Holohan warns

Further 4,235 coronavirus cases confirmed, 470 Covid patients in hospital

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 18:05

Presbyterian Church calls on Dublin minister to recant over appointment of gay man

Leaked report says decision has ‘caused scandal injurious to the purity and peace of the church’

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 18:30

Previous measures needed to prevent health system being overwhelmed – consultant

System can’t cope with predicted Covid demand for ICU beds, says Dr Catherine Motherway

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 00:06

Covid-19: One in 10 people infected since pandemic began as 4,570 new cases reported

Less than 100 beds free across the country as O’Connor warns of ‘very, very grim situation’

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 17:40

Stocks of AstraZeneca, J&J for under 40s will be limited until mid-July

Government decided to permit use in younger age groups despite rare blood clots

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 21:47

Experts call for vaccination of younger people amid Delta concerns

Preference among some scientists is to stick with mRNA vaccines if they are available

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 11:54

Antigen testing has part to play in pilot events, say experts

Events seen as key learning tools in campaign to build towards larger attendances

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 18:09

Did Covid leak from a Wuhan lab? Irish scientists weigh it up

Opinions veer from ‘it’s clear this is a natural virus’ to ‘it’s not acting like a typical virus’

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 01:00

Mixed reaction from experts to new guidelines on dining out

Professor Kingston Mills says ‘no science at all behind” 105 minute limit

Thu May 27 2021 - 18:30

Covid-19: 18 further deaths and 683 new cases reported in the State

Coronavirus positivity in nursing homes is 0.18%, its second lowest level rate

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 18:42

‘Safe’ protesting during Covid-19: Lifeblood of democracy?

As frustrations with Government rise, calls to relax ban on demonstrations get louder

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 17:58

Q&A: Can we restart using the AstraZeneca vaccine, and is it safe?

Senior Government sources believe AstraZeneca medicine could be given by weekend

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 19:37

Zero Covid strategy must be adopted to avoid recurring lockdowns – scientists

Independent Scientific Advocacy Group says extra restrictions not enough to suppress virus

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 16:53

Covid-19: How to look after yourself if you catch the virus

Get an oximeter, sleep on your front, wash out your nose ... A Covid-19 management plan

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 06:00

Outbreaks of coronavirus in private households double in a week

Professor optimistic Level 3 will be possible as Nphet meets to discuss lockdown exit

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 10:27

More evidence that coronavirus spread reducing needed - Paschal Donohoe

Government’s Covid Restrictions Support Scheme launched by Minister for Finance

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 18:08

People will need to get used to a ‘simpler life’ because of Covid-19, says prominent medic

Professor Mary Horgan says several foreign holidays a year are out in the future

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 19:26

New six-month coronavirus plan imposes limits on home visits and Dublin pub reopenings

Cabinet publishes its medium-term ‘Living with Covid-19’ plan, scraps travel ‘green list’

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 12:11

Covid-19: Ronan Glynn warns of 'critical moment' for Dublin

Micheál Martin: “We won’t be afraid to implement measures specifically in Dublin”

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 20:00

Dramatic action needed to reduce spread of Covid-19 – infectious disease expert

Prof Sam McConkey warns of widespread infection in elderly if approach not changed

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 19:46

Disease expert says jailing tourists who breach quarantine would send clear message

Clare company which offers tours cancels booking made by US tourists unaware of need to quarantine

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 02:50

Coronavirus claims one more life while 11 new cases reported in Republic

Creating ‘green list’ of countries safe to go to is unrealistic, says Prof Sam McConkey

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 17:25

Coronavirus: One more death in Republic as expert warns house parties are ‘disaster’ for containment

Scale of unexplained transmission will determine how restrictions are eased, says Prof Sam McConkey

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 17:57

Golf clubs could reopen ‘relatively safely,’ says Prof Sam McConkey

McConkey says ideally Ireland should follow the ‘bubble’ strategy pursued by New Zealand

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 01:00

Coronavirus in Ireland: What we know so far

Q&A: What are the numbers? How are restrictions enforced? How does the virus spread?

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 21:30

Coronavirus: Republic reports 22 further deaths, 424 new cases

Some items in weekend personal protection equipment (PPE) consignment ‘not suitable’, HSE confirms

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 19:26

Coronavirus: Expert expects surge in cases in next five days

Sam McConkey says healthcare workers hope numbers level off after increase

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 07:59

Simon Harris: This could go well beyond the health service

Minister says warnings of thousands of coronavirus deaths should be taken seriously

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 13:11

Coronavirus: reinfection discovery may be blow to vaccine hopes

Pharmaceutical company Gilead is working on a drug that is in human trial stage

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 20:53