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01.02.2022 / 08:43

New visiting guidelines for nursing homes issued by HSE

New visiting guidelines for nursing homes will allow one support person who has been nominated by a resident, unrestricted visiting access to that resident over the course of a day.

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New workplace guidance following easing of Covid restrictions

New guidance for workplaces has been published to reflect the recent relaxation of most public health measures.

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New workplace guidance following easing of Covid restrictions

New guidance for workplaces has been published to reflect the recent relaxation of most public health measures.

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Little change in Covid-19 figures with 650 in hospital

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital remains relatively unchanged this morning.

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Etobicoke, Ont. pub reopens in defiance of restrictions while experts weigh new tactics to fight COVID-19

COVID-19 restrictions.“It’s a roller-coaster. You go up, you’re doing good, and then you’re back down,” said Colby Kriegl standing outside his business, T.

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649 patients in hospital with Covid, lowest this year

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital is at the lowest level so far this year.

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Friends of the Elderly group parties like it's 2019

One week on from the lifting of restrictions on indoor gatherings, over 100 old friends were reunited today at a Dublin hotel.

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9,591 new Covid-19 cases, 707 people in hospital

There were 9,591 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health today.

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Court clarifies issues on compensating disrupted pubs

The High Court has clarified a number of further issues around how pubs should be compensated for the disruption they suffered due to Covid-19.

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Pandemic impact 'a perfect storm' on child protection, according to Special Rapporteur

The impact of Covid-19 on child protection in Ireland has been described as "a perfect storm".

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Leaving Cert solution 'can't include school profiling'

Both Sinn Féin and the Labour Party have said that a solution to assessment for this year's Leaving Certificate cannot include school profiling.

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Govt agrees supply deal with GSK for new Covid treatment

The Irish Government has agreed a supply deal with pharmaceutical company GSK, which will result in patients here being able to access the drugmaker's new Covid-19 treatment.

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Health services on 'right side of slope' with Omicron variant - Reid

The Chief Executive of the HSE has said that last week's announcement of the removal of most Covid-19 restrictions has given everyone, including health staff, "a great lift".

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Large drop in hospital figures as 10,414 Covid cases recorded

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 10,414 cases of Covid-19, comprising of 5,605 PCR-confirmed cases, and 4,809 antigen tests logged to the system.

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Remote working law to require 'good' reason for employer to refuse it

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said an employee of six months standing will be able to apply for remote working, under a heads of bill passed by Cabinet today.

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Expert warns risk of Covid variant emerging remains

An immunologist has warned that there is no guarantee that a virus will get weaker over time and there is still a risk of a variant emerging that could be more dangerous.

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Delta passenger mooned flight attendant, threw can at traveler, FBI says

An Airbus A321 from the Delta fleet. (Delta Air Lines file photo) NEW YORK - A 29-year-old man is accused of carrying on violent and disruptive behavior during an eight-hour flight from Ireland to the United States earlier this month, according to court documents that were unsealed on Friday.Shane McInerney, 29, appeared in federal court in Downtown Brooklyn on Friday, Jan.

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Dead man taken to post office to collect pension

LONDON - Police in Ireland are investigating reports that the body of a dead man was brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.The Irish Times said a man who appeared to be in his 60s was dragged into the post office in the town of Carlow on Friday, propped up by two younger men. When questioned by staff, the two fled, leaving behind the older man, who was found to be dead.Ireland’s national police force, the Garda Siochana, would not discuss details of the case but said officers were investigating circumstances surrounding the "unexplained death of an elderly male" in the Carlow area.

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UK lifts Covid-19 test requirements for vaccinated international travelers

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Hospital EDs seeing high numbers of Covid cases - HSE

High numbers of people are presenting at emergency departments with Covid-19, according to the Health Service Executive's Chief Operations Officer.

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Covid tests set to be scrapped for fully-vacinated travellers arriving in England

Boris Johnson has confirmed that fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in England will no longer have to take a coronavirus test.

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Some restrictions to prison visits to remain

There will not be a total lifting of restrictions regarding prison visits, with one physical visit permitted a fortnight, according to the Deputy Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust.

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Process of staff returning to the workplace can begin from today

Employers can start bringing staff back into the workplace from today onwards, following the announcement of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Friday.

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Phased return to the workplace starts today

Employers can start bringing staff back into the workplace from today onwards, following the announcement of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Friday.

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Vaccines going to waste as people miss appointments - GP

Covid-19 vaccines are going to waste as people are not turning up for their booster appointments, especially young people, a Co Monaghan GP has said.

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Nicola Sturgeon insists tougher covid restrictions in Scotland 'have been worth it'

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted Scotland is in a better place in the fight against coronavirus thanks to the emergency Omicron restrictions brought in over the festive season.

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Mistake for Govt to drop Digital Covid Certificates - Mills

An expert in immunology has said it was a mistake for the Government to drop the Digital Covid Certificates and added that they may regret the move.

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'Time for optimism' as most Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Almost all public health restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland have been lifted today, following the latest advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team.

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Time to begin moving on with the pandemic in retreat

It is time to face the change - and what a change is coming now with the speedy lifting of restrictions.

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The new normal will be an 'anxious' time for some

It's 22 months since the Taoiseach of the time stood in New York City on 12 March 2020, to announce the first raft of Covid-19 restrictions for Ireland.

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Ourselves again - but no guarantees about the future

It was a day when so much changed and yet it was all about returning to the once familiar.

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Govt to continue and extend a number of Covid supports including EWSS

The Government has decided to continue and extend the provision of a number of key Covid-19 supports, particularly the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.

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Lessons to be learnt from pandemic - McDonald

The Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, said there were lessons to be learnt from the pandemic for the health service and the housing crisis.

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At a glance: What's changing and what stays the same

The Government has agreed that most of the public health measures currently in place can be removed, following public health advice.

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Protective measures will remain in place in schools - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that protective measures will remain in place in primary and secondary schools.

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Pubs 'can't wait' to get back to normality

Closing time for hospitality will return to normal from tomorrow. There had been an 8pm closing time across the sector in recent weeks during the Omicron wave.

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Some parents want 'reassurance' about vaccinating children

The uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland has been the envy of Europe, with most adults needing little encouragement.

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Easing restrictions: Will Govt opt for a 'big bang'?

Will they? Won't they?

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Return to workplace can be done a bit faster - Ibec

Danny McCoy, the chief executive of Ibec, has said the lifting of most Covid restrictions is a "positive development" and that a gradual return to the workplace can be done "that little bit faster".

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Cabinet to consider NPHET recommendations on restrictions

The three Coalition leaders will meet this morning at Government Buildings to consider recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, in advance of a full Cabinet meeting at 3pm.

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Easing restrictions: Will Govt opt for a 'big bang'?

Will they? Won't they?

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Longest locked-down county set for return to normality

When the history of the Covid-19 pandemic is written, Kildare will have the unenviable claim of being the county that was locked down for longer than anywhere else in Ireland.

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'Now is certainly the time to row back' on restrictions - Expert

An expert in immunology has said she supports the easing of Covid-19 restrictions but has urged people to remain vigilant.

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Just over 16% of children aged 5 to 11 vaccinated so far

Latest figures show that over 78,000 children aged five to 11 have been given a Covid-19 vaccination so far.

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Ryanair launches biggest ever Dublin flight schedule for summer 2022

Ryanair is ramping up its operations ahead of the summer, announcing its largest ever flight schedule out of Dublin airport.

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Covid bonus will be rolled out 'as soon as possible'

The Taoiseach has said the €1,000 bonus payment scheme that acknowledges public healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic will be rolled out as soon as possible.

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Stormont ministers to consider relaxing Covid rules

Stormont ministers are set to consider relaxations to Covid-19 restrictions.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0