Covid: Two further cases of new variant found in Ireland
Extra-transmissible strains of Omicron variant gain foothold in Europe and US
Q&A: Why is Covid back in the news?
There is no indication new variants are any more severe than previous Omicron lineages
Ireland to respect mask policies of international airlines flying here
Republic and EU states request own airline passengers wear masks on board aircraft
Number of unexplained hepatitis cases in children continues to grow – ECDC
Investigations ongoing into cases in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Netherlands and Spain
Too early for second Covid-19 booster for general population, say European agencies
Another 7,005 Covid cases reported in State as Niac approves extra booster for over-65s
Irish airports among Europe’s worst hit last year
Government travel ban leaves passenger numbers trailing
Travel in 2022: ‘Prices will be on the side of the punter’
From short-haul trips to epic adventures, this could be the year for your dream holiday
Close contact isolation rules need to be eased, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says there are ‘cautious grounds for optimism’ about severity of Omicron variant
Coronavirus: High-grade masks may be better for those at risk, says Nphet
Public health team stops short of advising respirator or medical masks instead of cloth variety
Omicron disruption of healthcare, pharmacies and legal services worsens
Tentative optimism as to variant’s limited capacity to harm as situation stays serious
Hospitality industry to be warned to improve compliance with Covid-19 rules
Almost a third of pubs and restaurants inspected by HSE found not to be fully compliant
Coronavirus: 3,161 new cases reported as number in hospital nears 500
Martin: Other respiratory viruses leading to more hospital admissions for children than Covid
Donnelly says antigen tests may be used in schools before Christmas as 3,428 new cases reported
Minister for Health would like ‘urgent and rapid sanctions’ for non-compliant hospitality
Coronavirus booster shots not necessarily the answer
Expert opinion unsure if ‘a three-dose schedule will improve responses, or durability’
Risk of autumn Covid surge in countries without vaccination coverage – ECDC
Further 102 deaths recorded in September, marking highest monthly figure since March
Covid-19: 1,545 more cases reported with 43 additional deaths in last seven days
HSE suspends walk-ins at coronavirus test centres as demand soars in last 48 hours
Covid-19: Close contacts being tested in over 600 schools
Surge in demand for HSE contact testing since classes resumed last week
Ireland has highest incidence of Covid-19 in EU, says centre for disease control
State records 1,414 new cases of Covid-19, with 353 people in hospital, 55 in ICU
Romania plans to deliver vaccines to Ireland in coming weeks
Romanian vaccine offical plays down concerns deal may have struck trouble
ECDC says education must prepare for Covid outbreaks in unvaccinated children
HSE in discussions with Department of Education about provision of antigen testing in schools and colleges next autumn
Delay over EU digital passes will deny travel rights to 1.5m Irish people – Ryanair
EU launches digital Covid certificate today but Republic is waiting until July 19th to issue certs
The Irish Times view on the vaccination campaign: a race against the Delta variant
The Government could speed up the programme by offering those who have had one AstraZeneca shot an mRNA jab or delaying vaccines for people who have had Covid-19
Taoiseach urges EU to stand with people of Belarus
Martin discusses Ryanair flight hijack in speech to Alliance of Liberals and Democrats
Should AstraZeneca shot still be playing role in Irish vaccine rollout?
Reduction in gap between shots will only happen if sufficient supplies are available
Ireland can’t ‘close door’ to treaty change in EU, says Martin
State must be ‘open’ during debate on union’s future despite challenges of referendums
Covid-19: 10 things we thought about the virus a year ago – that turned out to be wrong
Masks don’t work. Travel isn’t a major factor. Vaccines will solve it all. And other myths
Cheap and quick: Could rapid antigen testing be the way out of lockdown?
Some are still sceptical of the DIY test, but Liverpool rollout shows encouraging results
Fintan O’Toole: Science and stupidity are thriving. Don’t forget common sense
In the fight against Covid, the wisdom of the crowd has been proven right
ECDC set to change air travel guidance wording after Irish criticisms
Department of Health wrote to complain about ‘inconsistencies’ and omissions in its messaging
Q&A: Everything you need to know about Level 5 lockdown
Here is an overview of the new restrictions amid Covid-19 surge in Ireland
Will Ireland’s tourism authorities ‘push the green button’?
Preparations ongoing for potential reopening of inbound tourism market in bid to save next summer
Covid-19: Nursing homes residents advised to avoid external visits this Christmas
‘Significant risk’ of unwitting introduction’ of virus into care homes from visitors, Minister for Health warns
Air passengers should not have to pay more than €50 for Covid test, report says
People arriving from EU, US and Canada do not have to self-isolate for two weeks if PCR test is negative
Ryanair’s deal with Boeing strengthens its ability to weather Covid-19 storm
Cantillon: Will governments continue to ignore pleas to lift travel restrictions?
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