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22.05.2023 / 17:25

Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first

Ireland will be the first country in the world to put labels on alcohol bottles warning of its reported risk of causing cancer, along with other health information.The labels will warn about the risk of consuming alcohol when pregnant and of liver disease and fatal cancers from consumption, as well as calorie counts, the government said in a statement. They will be implemented in three years, by May 2026.“Packaging of other food and drink products already contains health information and, where appropriate, health warnings,” said Ireland’s health minister, Stephen Donnelly, in a statement.

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Over 11,000 health workers yet to receive Covid bonus

More than 11,000 health workers are still waiting to receive the €1,000 pandemic bonus which the Government promised to give to those who worked on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Call for Long Covid to be designated as 'occupational illness'

Independent TD Denis Naughten has called for Long Covid to be designated as a "occupational illness for front line workers who contracted the illness during the course of their work".

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Covid-19: Are we going back to mask-wearing?

There may be a little sense of deja vu about the warnings today from Government about the potential for some mandatory mask-wearing if there is a big Covid-19 wave this winter.

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Donnelly to brief Cabinet as Covid-19 cases increase

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said there has been a "significant" increase in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 over the last week.

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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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Scheme opens for families of health workers who died in service with Covid

A scheme has opened for the families of healthcare workers who died after contracting Covid-19 in the course of their work.

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HSE Covid test centres could be stood down from autumn

The Department of Health has explained the rationale behind the proposed change to end Covid testing for the general population in the autumn.

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New recommendations over Covid booster vaccines

People aged over 65 will be offered a third booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, following new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

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Department forming winder plan for 'perfect storm' of influenza and Covid-19

The Department of Health is working on plans for a potential severe early influenza season, combined with Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses the Minister for Health has said.

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High numbers of Covid cases 'a concern' - Taoiseach

The Toaiseach said the "high numbers" of Covid-19 were a concern and that people, in particular those who are not vaccinated, were ending up in hospital.

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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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Number of people in hospital with Covid doubled in last two weeks

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has more than doubled over the last two weeks.

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Covid putting 'increased pressure' on hospitals - CMO

The Covid-19 burden on acute hospital care has increased considerably, according to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan.

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Prof Breda Smyth appointed as interim Chief Medical Officer

Professor Breda Smyth has been appointed interim Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health.

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Calls for clarity on pandemic bonus payment for carers

Home care organisations based in local communities have called on the Minister for Health to clarify when they will receive the pandemic bonus payment, issued to frontline staff as recognition of their work during the pandemic.

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Covid payment 'small recognition' Donnelly tells INMO conference

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has said the Covid-19 pandemic payment of €1,000 is a small recognition and he wants it in staff pay cheques or bank accounts immediately.

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Covid-19: Hospital cases rise today but current wave of the virus 'coming to predicted end'

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,058 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, while 1,188 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal yesterday.

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New CMO to be appointed in next few months, health committee told

Secretary General of the Department of Health Robert Watt said a new permanent Chief Medical Officer will be appointed over the next few months.

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Minister expects update of Covid isolation period soon

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said he expects to be updated in a few weeks by the Chief Medical Officer on Covid-19 isolation periods.

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Coalition leaders to consider Govt approach to lifting mask rule

The three coalition leaders will consider the Government's approach to the lifting of mandatory mask wearing later today, ahead of a Cabinet decision tomorrow.

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Covid frontline healthcare workers to receive €1,000 bonus

Public healthcare workers who worked on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic are to receive a once off €1,000 tax free payment under a plan passed by Cabinet this morning.

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People aged 40-49 eligible for Covid-19 booster jab from tomorrow

People aged in their 40s will be eligible to get Covid-19 booster vaccinations from tomorrow.

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NPHET meets amid warning Omicron could cause record high in hospitalisations

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will meet later to consider its latest recommendations to Government on how best to limit Covid-19 transmission over the Christmas period.

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Mandatory hotel quarantine legislation passes Oireachtas

The Bill providing for the reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantine has been passed by the Oireachtas.

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Govt delays introduction of Covid tests for arrivals

The Government has delayed the introduction of PCR and antigen testing for air and sea passengers arriving into Ireland by 48 hours.

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Dáil debates reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantine laws

The Minister for Health has told the Dáil that Ireland "will be in a better position to act quickly" if legislation is introduced to permit hotel quarantine if it is needed.

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Covid cases 'particularly high' among those aged 9-11

Analysis from NPHET shows that case numbers are "particularly high" in 9, 10 and 11-year-olds, according to the Minister for Health.

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Rise in number of patients with Covid-19 in hospitals

There has been a rise in the number of people hospitalised with Covid-19, according to latest data from this morning.

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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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Covid-19 situation could deteriorate further - CMO

Ireland's current Covid-19 situation remains vulnerable to a further deterioration, according to the Chief Medical Officer.

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Government to proceed with subsidised antigen tests despite CMO warning

The Government is to go ahead with a plan to provide subsidised antigen tests despite renewed warnings against the move by the Chief Medical Officer.

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People with underlying conditions to get booster vaccine

Booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine are to be offered to people aged 16-59 years who have an underlying condition.

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Govt not considering return to full-time remote working - Donnelly

The Government is not actively considering a return to working from home full-time, the Minister for Health has said, adding that he has not received any advice from public health officials on this.

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Donnelly says hospital and ICU figures are stabilising

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that Ireland will get the current wave of Covid-19 under control and that there has been a stabilisation in hospitalisations and ICU admissions over the past ten days.

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COVID-19: 1,631 new cases, 101 in ICU

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,631 new cases of Covid-19.

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Advance ticket purchase rule to take effect tomorrow

Nightclub and live venue operators have been told that rules requiring tickets to be booked at least one hour in advance will take effect from tomorrow.

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Changes to close contact system in schools

Most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 but have no symptoms, no longer have to restrict their movements or get tested from today.

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All states removed from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine list

The Minister for Health has announced the removal of all States from the list of designated states for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine.

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Covid-19: 1,470 new cases and 367 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,470 new cases of Covid-19.

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3,000 daily cases by September in NPHET's best scenario

Ireland could see a peak of 2,500-3,000 Covid-19 cases a day by mid September, in an optimistic scenario, the Government has been told.

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Reopening schools and colleges Govt's 'top priority' - Donnelly

The reopening of all schools and colleges is "a top priority" for Government, the Minister for Health has said.

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Govt to press ahead with next phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions - Donnelly

The Minister for Health has said the Government plans to press ahead with the next phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions and he said he envisages all sectors will have reopened by Christmas.

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Children will not require Covid-19 vaccine to attend school - Donnelly

Children will not have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend school, the Minister for Health has confirmed.

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Vaccine portal for 18-34 year olds to open this week

Registration on the HSE portal for people aged 18 to 34 for the AstraZeneca vaccine is expected to open during this week, the Health Service Executive has said.

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512 new cases of Covid-19, 14 patients in ICU

There have been 512 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed to the Department of Health.

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Minister seeks antigen testing be used for air route on pilot basis

The Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport has written to the Minister for Health suggesting that antigen testing be used to establish an air route, on a pilot basis.

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EU says J&J not expected to deliver promised doses

The European Union does not expect Johnson & Johnson will be able to deliver 55 million Covid-19 vaccine doses it had committed to shipping to the bloc by the end of June, an EU official said today.

Stephen Donnelly Ireland Eu World Coronavirus

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