Stephen Porzio

The CMO made the comments as 4,650 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said approximately one in six people in Ireland experienced “Covid-like symptoms” in the past week. In a Twitter post, the CMO said the statistic came from data provided to the Department of Health by […]

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Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham stars as a mysterious stranger. Looking for a midweek movie option on the box tonight? It just so happens there’s a couple of decent films on this evening to keep you entertained. Here’s our pick of the lot. Taken 3 – Film Four – 9pm Liam Neeson does his thing […]

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However, the CMO also said that “this is not inevitable”. There could be 200,000 Covid-19 cases in Ireland next month, 4,000 of which could end up in hospital, according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan. The CMO made the grim forecast on RTÉ’s News at One after the Government on Tuesday announced a […]

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The Taoiseach has addressed the nation. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that a midnight curfew is to be imposed on pubs, restaurants and nightclubs as part of measures to combat the latest Covid-19 wave. Under the new rules, all on-licensed premises will have to shut their doors at midnight from this Thursday (18 November). The […]

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The Oscar-winning ’90s movie also inspired a great TV show. Staying in this Saturday night? Not a problem, as there are plenty of great movies playing on the box this evening to keep you entertained. Let’s run through them. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Sky Showcase – 8pm The second in […]

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Investigations are ongoing. Update: 6.20pm, 13 November. Gardaí have arrested a 19-year-old man after a serious assault in the early hours of Saturday (13 November) left a male in his late teens in a critical condition. A statement issued by a Garda spokesperson on Saturday evening reads: “Gardaí in Longford investigating the serious assault that […]

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There are over 550 patients in hospital with Covid-19. HSE chief Paul Reid has called on the public to immediately reduce “risk activities”, stating that Covid-19 is “prolific in most communities”. His comments come as health officials and the Government have expressed concern regarding a recent rise in Covid-19 figures. 5,483 new cases of the […]

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The Crime Scene series is getting a follow-up exploring a different case and location. According to Netflix, its true crime documentary series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel was watched by over 45 million households in the first 28 days after it premiered earlier in 2021. Following its success, the streamer has announced […]

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The hospital said the move is “necessary” in order to deal with the latest wave’s impact. The Mater Hospital in Dublin has announced it is limiting activity at the hospital to essential services only from Friday evening until further notice. This will mean that outpatient appointments and elective surgeries will be “curtailed” to essential services. […]

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It is one of the highest ever daily figures of confirmed Covid cases reported in the country to date. 5,483 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland on Friday (12 November), the highest daily figure since early January. As of 8am on Friday, 549 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 96 are in […]

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It is the second time the Clare town earned the title. Ennis in Clare has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021 from nearly 850 entries to the competition this year. The town was announced the winner of the Tidiest Town Award at a scaled-back event held in the RDS on Friday (12 November) that […]

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The testing is reportedly also recommended to people who regularly go to bars and restaurants. NPHET has recommended that people who regularly engage in high-risk activities – such as going to nightclubs, bars and restaurants – take antigen tests twice a week, according to reports. The news comes as the National Public Health Emergency Team […]

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Be careful out there. Met Éireann has put out a Status Yellow wind warning for Galway and Mayo. Issued just after 1pm on Thursday (11 November), it will be valid from 4pm that afternoon until 8am on Friday morning. The forecaster states that during this time south to southwest winds, veering west to southwest, will […]

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“The advice is not: ‘Don’t have any social contact’.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has shared his view regarding work Christmas parties this year, stating that they can go ahead so long as attendees have already cut their social contacts. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast following a recent rise in Covid-19 figures, the Minister – who advised […]

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Public health officials are meeting today. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting on Thursday (11 November), with public health officials set to consider a possible return to a full work-from-home policy. It comes as Covid-19 figures have risen in recent weeks and 2,975 new confirmed cases of the virus were reported on […]

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Tom Cruise stars in the crime-comedy that’s loosely based on a true story. Feeling like you’ve watched everything on Netflix? Not to worry, as JOE has compiled this list of the best movies airing on TV this evening. Here’s what’s on. American Made – Film Four – 9pm In our pick for tonight, Tom Cruise […]

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The Health Minister has urged people to reduce their “discretionary social contacts”. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has called on members of the public not to go to nightclubs “three times a week”. The Minister said on Wednesday (10 November) that the current Covid-19 situation in Ireland right now is “quite finely balanced”, adding: “There are […]

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The organisation’s chief scientist has said these “second-generation vaccines” could present advantages. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said she is “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public. Speaking during a live Q&A on the WHO’s social channels, she was asked if there are any […]

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Rents are rising as the availability of homes continues to fall. There were just 1,460 homes available to rent on 1 November, 2021 nationwide, according to the latest rental report from website Daft.ie. The property website reports that rents in the third quarter of 2021 were an average of 6.8% higher than the same period […]

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