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13.10.2022 / 12:31

Special Envoy on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization David Nabarro has urged people not to wait for new vaccines to come on stream and take whatever one is available now.

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Half of Covid cases in hospital linked to new Eris variant

The new variant of Covid-19, commonly known as Eris, is now accounting for half of the cases found in hospital and healthcare settings, according to a Professor of Immunology at Dublin City University.

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Half of Covid cases in hospital linked to new Eris variant

The new variant of Covid-19, commonly known as Eris, is now accounting for half of the cases found in hospital and healthcare settings.

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Call for new Covid testing plan be discussed with GPs

A Monaghan-based GP has said the proposed plan to end Covid-19 testing for the general population in the autumn should be discussed with GPs.

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People with early Covid symptoms urged to isolate

The current wave of Covid-19 cases is having a huge impact on hospitals and people seem less likely to be isolating when they have early symptoms, the Covid-19 lead with the Irish College of General Practitioners has said.

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Cabinet discusses legislation to make mask-wearing mandatory in certain settings

The Cabinet has heard that some early work is under way on legislation that could make mask-wearing compulsory again in certain settings.

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HSE 'very concerned' over rise in numbers in hospital with Covid-19

The Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE has said he is "very concerned" about the rise in the number of people in hospital, with or because of Covid-19.

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Covid infections on the rise, immunologist warns

An immunologist has said Covid-19 infections are on the rise and that it is "astonishing" how infectious the Omicron variant is.

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Covid immunity explained by top immunologist - and why, she says, some people don't catch the virus

A leading medic has explained why some people don't catch Covid-19. She said there were four main reasons why some people are immune - and said a new study has been launched to dig deeper.

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Irish researchers seek people who have avoided infection

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are searching for people who may have innate resistance to Covid-19 to take part in an international study.

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Impact of long bank holiday weekend not yet seen on Covid figures - expert

The effects of the long St Patrick's weekend are yet to be seen on Ireland's Covid figures, according to a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Connolly Hospital in Dublin.

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Slight rise in numbers with Covid-19 in hospitals

There has been another slight rise in the number of people with Covid-19 in hospitals.

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Covid-19 cases creating 'heavy burden' on hospitals - minister

The Minister for Health has said the highest number of people with Covid-19 "in quite some time" are being treated in hospitals.

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ASTI 'cautious' about changes to mask wearing in schools

The President of the ASTI has said the union would be "cautious" about any changes to the current mask mandate in schools.

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Concerns raised over level of school absences due to Covid-19

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

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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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'The right thing to do': Covid bonus welcomed amid calls to widen eligibility

The General Secretary of the Irish Nurse and Midwives Organisation said they are "very happy" with the Government's announcement that frontline healthcare workers will receive a €1,000 bonus, adding that it is "the right thing to do".

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3,764 positive antigen tests uploaded, 17,065 new Covid cases

There have been 17,065 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health today while over 3,700 positive antigen tests were registered on the Health Service Executive's website.

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Calls for early closure of schools before Christmas

A professor of immunology at Dublin City University has said it would be sensible to close schools on Friday to give the best chance of limiting the spread of Covid-19 and to ensure schools reopen in January.

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Unvaccinated people 'finding places they can get in' - ESRI data

Head of the Economic and Social Research Institute's behavioural research unit has said its research suggests there are more unvaccinated people going to pubs and restaurants than one might think.

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Mask measure for children likely to be 'emotive' - IPPN

The President of the Irish Primary Principals Network has said he anticipates a strong level of compliance with the mask wearing measure in primary schools, but that the issue is likely to be an emotive one.

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Health Minister says subsidy for antigen tests 'unnecessary' after retail price reductions

The Minister for Health has said it has become "unnecessary" to introduce a subsidy for antigen tests as the price of kits had fallen since Government began to discuss such a scheme.

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More restrictions may be needed before Christmas - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that Covid-19 case numbers are starting to plateau, but added that he would like to see them fall in the run up to Christmas.

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GPs urge HSE to open walk-in PCR test centres as demand increases

The Health Service Executive has been urged to open up walk-in PCR test centres, following increased demands for the service.

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Call for booster shots for entire adult population

Professor Kingston Mills of Trinity College Dublin has said the whole population of adults, right down to age 19, needs to receive a booster shot.

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Reconsider birthday parties, play dates - Foley

People should reconsider hosting and attending birthday parties or play dates for children, Minister for Education Norma Foley has said.

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Dublin's Mater Hospital moves to ICU surge capacity

Dublin's Mater Hospital has moved to ICU surge capacity and now needs to ventilate patients outside of intensive care, the President of the Intensive Care Society of Ireland has said.

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INMO criticises level of engagement on pandemic bonus

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said that the union has had "absolutely no engagement with the [HSE] in a meaningful way" on the issue of compensation for work during the pandemic.

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Extra bank holiday must be for 'justifiable reasons' - ISME

The chief executive of small firms group ISME said that granting an additional bank holiday next year must be done for "intelligent, justifiable reasons" and not because we have just come through a pandemic.

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Expert cautions against over-reliance on Covid boosters

Vaccine boosters should not be used to "paper over the cracks in whatever situation we're in", a virologist has warned.

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Link between cases and harm falling - Henry

The Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive has said case numbers are still high but that the link between cases and harm is falling.

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Allowing unvaccinated and confirmed close contact pupils into class 'cause for concern'

The President of the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) says allowing unvaccinated, asymptomatic confirmed close contacts return to the classroom would be a cause for concern, particularly in the context of increasing cases in schools and the challenges being presented to school leaders.

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Tánaiste entitled to 'down time', says Harris

The Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has defended the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar who was pictured at a music festival in London at the weekend saying he is entitled to "some down time".

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Festivals could go ahead in coming weeks - Martin

The further easing of restrictions raises the possibility that some festivals could take place within the coming week, the Minister for Arts has said.

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INTO will follow public health guidance on face masks in schools

The Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) is not advocating for the compulsory wearing of face masks in schools to be extended to children aged under 13.

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Minister confident schools will reopen as planned

The Minister for Education has said she has "every confidence" that her department "has the capacity for the full reopening of schools in late August, early September".

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All children should be now be vaccinated - Dr Gabriel Scally

Not only should vulnerable children now be vaccinated, but all children should be offered a jab, according to public health expert Dr Gabriel Scally.

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Minister says July plan for travel still on, but no guarantees

Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said while there is no guarantee that international travel will reopen on 19 July, the plan remains that non-essential travel abroad can resume from that date.

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Govt examining pay-related benefit for job seekers

Minister for Justice and Social Protection Heather Humphreys has said that she is examining the possibility of introduction a pay-related benefit to replace the job seekers allowance for people who face sudden job loss.

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'Clear pathway' in place for fans to watch sporting events

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said that the Government is putting in place "a clear pathway back" for spectators to be able to watch their teams playing sport.

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Donohoe says more must done to help first time buyers

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said he appreciates the urgency of Ireland's housing situation, and he acknowledged that the Government must do more to alleviate the challenges faced by first time buyers.

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Hundreds queued up outside GP surgery with over supply of vaccine

A Co Longford GP has said nearly 400 vaccines were administered to people out of sequence on Saturday after an over supply of the Pfizer vaccine was delivered to a surgery in Longford town.

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HSE director says vaccinating all pregnant women against Covid-19 'a big step'

The director of the Health Service Executive's National Women and Infants Programme has said it is "more important" that pregnant women protect themselves from Covid-19 than the rest of the population, but he does not think all pregnant women should be automatically vaccinated.

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Allow Irish residents quarantine at home if proper inspections in place - MEP

Irish residents arriving into the country who have an alternative place to quarantine rather than a hotel should be able to do so if proper inspections are put in place, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said.

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Number of healthcare workers contracting Covid-19 'turned off' in February

The impact of the vaccination roll-out on healthcare workers has been described as "phenomenal".

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Antigen testing in schools not yet recommended - Foley

Minister for Education Norma Foley has said that antigen testing in schools has not been recommended by public health officials at this point, but should that advice change, then the Government will meet that change.

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Dog fouling on rise but just 47 fines issued nationwide in 2020

Just 47 fines were issued for dog fouling nationwide last year - despite most local authorities reporting an increase in canine litter since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tenerife dental practise stops Irish bookings due to no-shows

A dental practise in Tenerife has stopped taking appointments from Irish patients after it experienced a surge in bookings in the past fortnight, only for some of the patients not to show up.

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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