New team to replace Nphet and will advise Government on Ireland’s response to Covid
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Another 4,006 PCR-confirmed Covid cases reported, and 5,212 positive antigen tests
Importance of existing guidance should instead be emphasised, says organisation
Covid-19 situation in Europe ‘deteriorating’ due to Delta variant spread, Hiqa review finds
Any easing should take into account infection levels, vaccination rates and other factors
Longer immunity period would increase number of under-50s who only need one dose of vaccine, Hiqa says
Watchdog advises Nphet to take ‘progressive’ steps to encourage vaccine take-up
Hiqa study reveals sharp reduction in severe illness from the virus in Republic
Immunity period doubled as State’s health watchdog reviews international evidence
Health watchdog says benefit of use of masks among younger children is likely to be small
New regulatory advice will allow more health workers return from Covid-19 isolation
Direct evidence of effectiveness is ‘very limited’ but indirect evidence shows benefits
Coronavirus vaccination campaign should be based upon knowledge and consensus
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