Donnelly expresses ‘cautious optimism’ that latest Covid-19 peak has passed
Number being treated in hospital for disease falls as more than 10,700 new cases reported
One Small Change: A daily phone-in hour for GPs to contact hospital consultants
Dr Velma Harkins: One thing I would like to see in our health system
The pandemic body: How we have changed physically and what to do about it
From heart to eyes, weight, skin, mental health and teeth, Covid-19 has affected us
‘Inevitable’ children will get Covid-19 in households in weeks ahead, says Holohan
Department reports 21,302 new cases while hospital numbers rise to 884
Take precautions from today if spending Christmas with vulnerable, Holohan warns
Further 4,235 coronavirus cases confirmed, 470 Covid patients in hospital
‘The job comes first’: For many doctors, their own health is secondary
Doctors are told they should have their own GPs – but that’s not always the case
Foley defends rollout of requirement for children over certain age to wear masks
Holohan appeals to parents to follow new rules as masks now mandatory in school from third class up
‘Substantial number’ of GPs have not had time off since pandemic began
‘Enormous increase’ in workload leading to doctor burnout, Irish College of GPs says
Covid-19: No new restrictions on cards but public asked to ‘dial back’ socialising
No plans to reimpose restrictions as ‘vaccine wall is holding’, Tánaiste says
Live music and entertainment could reopen for fully vaccinated, Varadkar says
GPs insist they have no role in certifying a patient is recovered from Covid
HSE hack will cut lives short due to delays in diagnosis, doctors say
Consultants ‘have repeatedly urged’ investment in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity
Only one in 10 GPs in State provide abortion services, study shows
Coverage a barrier to accessing services in rural and marginalised areas, study finds
Hairdressers set to reopen on May 10th when intercounty travel will be allowed
Hotels will open doors on June 2nd with outdoor hospitality at restaurants and pubs due back June 7th
Covid-19: Vaccination of vulnerable under-60s to resume
Government open to considering offering AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 60 who request it
Reopening of schools has had ‘minimal’ impact on Covid-19 case numbers - Nphet
Seven further deaths and 400 new cases reported on Thursday evening
What will a visit to your GP’s surgery be like post-Covid?
Waiting rooms full of patients spreading their viruses will be a thing of the past
Targeted Covid-19 testing may be necessary, doctors warned
Irish College of General Practitioners says pressures may see some with symptoms not tested
Covid-19: Nine deaths and record 1,546 cases reported in State
Cabinet to meet on Wednesday amid concerns of ‘exponential growth’ of virus
GP describes ‘terrible problem’ of suicide among young people
Oireachtas sub-committee on mental health told of rise in number of women killing themselves
GPs concerned about low uptake of free children’s flu vaccine
Immunising children will also protect adults, says Dr Nuala O’Connor
Sharp fall in antibiotic use as prescriptions dip 20% in 2020
Decline is ‘good news story’ from pandemic as antimicrobial resistance remains a threat
Health officials working on strategy to overcome vaccine scepticism
About one-third of Irish people are ‘unsure’ about getting Covid vaccine, recent survey shows
GP representative added to coronavirus vaccination body
Vaccination rate of 70% required in population to achieve results, says professor
GP practices are open so start using them
Anchoring role of GPs acquires additional importance in a pandemic
Covid crisis: 416 new infections bring October total to almost 25,000
Public health emergency team’s Dr Mary Favier commends reduced contacts by young
‘Afraid, frozen, stuck’: The mental health pandemic and how to fight it
Covid-19 doesn’t just make us physically ill. It has also increased anxiety and mental illness
Nationwide ban on home visits imposed while Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal moved to Level 4
‘We know that a lot if not most Covid transmission is happening in private homes,’ Tánaiste says
Flu vaccine delay should be resolved by end of October - IMO
Ordering process for children’s nasal spray vaccine to start at beginning of next month
ASTI: Teachers facing ‘life or death’ risk due to Covid-19 vulnerability
Returning to work as schools reopen a threat to health of many staff, union warns
Experts examine less invasive Covid-19 testing for children
Groups looking into different approach to fevers and swabs to stop people avoiding tests
Do we need to be concerned about taking a Covid-19 vaccine?
It is reasonable to be worried, but much thought and testing are going into getting it right
Concern at fall-off in childhood vaccinations during pandemic
GPs say fear of attending surgeries reducing take-up of measles and whooping cough jabs
Covid-19 test results in 48 hours vital when restrictions eased – epidemiologist
Fears of ‘sporadic outbreaks’ if turnaround times do not improve before people return to work
GPs warn Covid-19 testing systems must improve to avoid repeat of delays
Representative group welcomes widening of criteria but says HSE must ensure capacity
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