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11.01.2024 / 15:08

Flu cases won't peak until mid-January, says HSE

Ireland's current flu outbreak will not peak until the middle of January, when up to 800 people could be hospitalised per week due to the virus, according to the Health Service Executive.

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New Covid variant Eris not as severe as previous strains

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned of a new variant of Covid-19 named Eris, which it said has been associated with 644 new cases of the virus over the past week, a 50% increase over the previous week.

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Covid hospitalisations edging up but no case surge yet - HSE

The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has "been edging" up in recent weeks, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer.

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Winter 'twindemic' of Covid and flu possible but not certain - HSE

It is possible, but not certain, that Ireland will face a "twindemic" of Covid-19 and flu this winter, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer.

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HSE expands appointments for Covid booster dose

Those who have long-term health conditions, for example diabetes, asthma or heart disease should now come forward for their second Covid-19 booster vaccine, the Health Service Executive has said.

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HSE expands appointments for second booster dose

Those who have long-term health conditions, for example diabetes, asthma or heart disease should now come forward for their second booster. the HSE said.

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Over 50s invited for second Covid booster

People over 50 can now book a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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People aged 55 and older eligible for second booster

People aged 55 and older can now register for a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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Rollout of Covid-19 booster vaccines for over-60s and pregnant women begins

Pregnant women and people over 60 will begin receiving their second booster vaccination against Covid-19 from today.

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Covid-19 booster appointments open for people aged over 60

People aged 60 and over are being invited to come forward for their next Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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Henry: Case numbers 'in plateau' for number of weeks

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has said just over half of people with Covid-19 in hospitals across the country are "actually in hospital because they are sick with Covid".

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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 rise in part due to emerging variants - HSE

The recent rise in Covid-19 cases is "in part" due to emerging Omicron variants of the virus, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer.

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HSE: 'Large degree of uncertainty' in Covid-19 trajectory

The Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE said 37% of patients in ICU have not completed their primary course of vaccination.

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Record numbers attending emergency departments - HSE

A record number of people attended hospital emergency departments in the last week, according to the Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer.

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Review of public health measures in schools to be carried out

The Department of Education and public health authorities have agreed to carry out a review of public health measures in place in schools in light of the evolving situation with the Omicron variant.

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7 things we learned from the HSE Covid-19 briefing

From recent data showing the disproportionate number of unvaccinated people being admitted to Intensive Care Units for treatment for Covid-19 to plans for further expansion of the vaccination programme, here are seven things we learned from the latest Health Service Executive briefing on Covid-19.

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Vaccine protection holding despite Covid surge - HSE

The floodwall of vaccine protection is holding tight despite a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer.

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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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Covid-19 case rate 'growing more slowly than expected' - HSE

The Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer has said the rate of Covid-19 cases appears to be "growing more slowly than expected" but Dr Colm Henry urged caution about attending outdoor gatherings at this stage of the vaccination programme.

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Over 30,000 avail of walk-in vaccine centres

More than 30,000 people availed of the walk-in vaccination centres that operated around the country over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Vaccinations for 12-15 age group to begin within weeks - HSE

The HSE expects to begin vaccinating children aged between 12 and 15 within the next two weeks.

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HSE 'hopeful' maternity units will comply with access guidelines

The Health Service Executive has said it is working with maternity units to help them comply with guidelines allowing partners to accompany pregnant women in certain circumstances.

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Covid-19: 1,189 new cases and 95 people in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,189 new cases of Covid-19.

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180 cases of Delta variant in Ireland - HSE

HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry has said there are 180 cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Ireland.

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398 new cases of Covid-19, 23 patients in ICU

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 398 cases of Covid-19.

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Eight further Covid-related deaths have been confirmed

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported to the Department of Health up to yesterday.

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Vaccine portal for 45 to 49 year olds set to open tomorrow

The Covid-19 vaccine portal for 45 to 49 year olds will open from tomorrow, RTÉ News has learned.

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Vaccinations for people in 40s expected to start later this month

Registrations for vaccinations for those in their 40s will be announced later this week and vaccinations for the age-group are expected to begin later this month, according to the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer.

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'Planning ahead with greater hope' as virus figures drop - HSE

Partners of pregnant women should be allowed attend the 20-week scan and be present at the birth of the baby, the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has said.

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Seven new mass vaccinations to open this week

Seven new mass vaccination centres are to open this week, bringing the total number of centres in operation to 26, out of a total of 37 centres that will eventually be opened.

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HSE urges staff to encourage family, friends to take AstraZeneca vaccine

The Health Service Executive has appealed to health care workers to encourage patients, friends family and colleagues to take the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks.

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One millionth Covid vaccine has been administered - Reid

The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the number of Covid-19 vaccines has hit the one million mark.

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Over-70s due to receive first Covid-19 jab next week

Some 37,000 over-70s are due to get their first doses of vaccinations against Covid-19 next week.

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'Easily enough' doses to vaccinate over 70s - Henry

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has said there is positive information about the AstraZeneca vaccine coming in all the time.

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Over 70s should get Pfizer, Moderna vaccines - HSE

The Health Service Executive has said that its advice is that people over 70 should get the PfizerBionTech and Moderna vaccines, rather than the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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CUH appeals for volunteers to ease pressure on ICU

Cork University Hospital had to make an appeal for clinical staff to volunteer shifts to help deal with the pressure on its intensive care unit last night.

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Hospitals move to surge plans to cope with Covid cases

The number of new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has declined over the last few days, but the Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE said the strain on the health service will intensify even more.

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'I'll wave from the bedroom window' - arrivals from Britain asked to self-isolate for Christmas

Following a decision by the HSE yesterday to upgrade restrictions requirements for those entering Ireland from Britain, anyone who arrived here since 8 December is advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

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WATCH: Latest Covid-19 briefing from the HSE

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer said there had been an extraordinary growth in Covid-19 over the past week - beyond even the worst case predictions - and all disease indicators are deteriorating.

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HSE asks arrivals from Britain since 11 Dec to spend Christmas alone

The Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer has said the new advice for all arrivals from Britain since 8 December to self-isolate is "painful" but necessary.

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Virus 'stabilisation' cause for hope but Level 5 easing unlikely

Health Service Executive Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said there is cause for hope with some "stabilisation" of the coronavirus but it does not mean Level 5 restrictions should be eased sooner.

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Uncontrolled spread of Covid-19 'greatest threat' to health service - Henry

The widespread uncontrolled community transmission of Covid-19 represents "the greatest threat to our healthcare services," according to the Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer.

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35 positive Covid-19 cases so far in schools - HSE

The HSE has said that to date, 96 schools have had to test students or teachers for Covid-19, with 35 positive cases confirmed from over 2,100 tests.

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Dr Glynn: 'Now is not the time' for house parties

Public health experts have expressed concern over the holding of house parties during the pandemic, saying now is not the time.

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Delays likely to see BreastCheck screening extended to three years

BreastCheck screening will not resume until September and will see an initial 80,000 paused appointments seen first, according to the Chief Clinical Officer at the Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry.

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Redeployment of health staff 'not sustainable'

The Health Service Executive's weekly briefing heard today that the health service had demonstrated a capacity to deal with the surge caused by Covid-19 but the temporary redeployment of staff from other areas was not sustainable.

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Covid-19 beaten off streets into households, says chief clinical officer

Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive Dr Colm Henry has said Covid-19 has been "beaten off the streets of our towns and cities and into households".

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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