NPHET to consider lifting restrictions on working from home and hospitality this week
It could be as early as this week. NPHET is set to meet this week to consider easing restrictions on hospitality and working from home as the latest Covid wave has appeared to reach its peak. The Government is set to ask Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan if the 8pm curfew can be lifted […]
4 years ago
As many as 1 in 10 people in Ireland were infected with Covid-19 in 7 day period
Case numbers increased by 363% since the middle of December. Anywhere between 1 in 10 and 1 in 20 people in Ireland were infected with Covid over the Christmas period. The information was published in a letter written by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly last Thursday (6 January). […]
4 years ago
NPHET expected to recommend tightening of restrictions – Varadkar
Restrictions around social mixing are expected. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) are expected to recommend tighter restrictions to combat rising Covid cases. Leo Varadkar spoke about the possibility of future restrictions on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk. “I would expect more recommendations around the management of close contacts, recommendations to decrease the […]
4 years ago
Mr. Price launches sale of antigen tests for €1.99 nationwide
A deal not to be sniffed at… As the old adage goes, “if you want something done, it’s better to do it yourself”. As the decision on subsidies for antigen tests continues to be delayed, one retailer has taken it upon themselves to lower the cost before the Government could. Mr Price announced on Thursday […]
4 years ago
Tony Holohan: The important thing is not what government does but what “you as an individual” do
NPHET are due to meet again on Thursday to discuss the impact of recent restrictions. Dr Tony Holohan has said that individual actions will be the major factor in slowing the spread of Covid, not the actions of the government. The National Public Health Emergency Team are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the […]
4 years ago
NPHET strongly advising people to return to work from home
The recommendation follows a review of growing case numbers. NPHET have made a recommendation to the government that people work from home wherever possible. The recommendation comes following a meeting on Thursday (11 November) following a sharp increase in Covid cases in recent weeks. The government is set to discuss the recommendation next Tuesday. Minister […]
4 years ago