Current flu wave is ‘very severe’ and ‘likely to get worse’, says Stephen Donnelly
However, the Health Minister also said a mask mandate won’t be reintroduced based on the current public health advice. Stephen Donnelly has stated that the current flu wave is “very severe” and “likely to get worse”. On Wednesday (4 January), the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) issued a statement in which it revealed there […]
3 years ago
Leo Varadkar rules out mandatory mask wearing in face of rising Covid cases
Nurses have called for the return of mask wearing in indoor settings. Leo Varadkar has ruled out a return to mandatory mask wearing in indoor settings, despite rising Covid numbers across the country. The Tanáiste made the comments following news from the HSE that 23,702 positive PCR and antigen tests were reported on Tuesday (22 […]
4 years ago
NPHET meeting expected to consider proposals on increased mask wearing
“Avoiding lockdown at all costs would be the right way to go at this point in time.” A meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on Thursday (25 November) is expected to consider proposals regarding increased mask-wearing, according to reports. Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn had previously said the public […]
4 years ago
Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week
Here’s a detailed timeline. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public transport, however, they will be scrapped in private […]
4 years ago
CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease over the next two months. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday evening he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors […]
4 years ago
New study finds that wearing two masks will further reduce the spread of Covid-19
The study came up with new advice to ensure you stay as safe as possible. Wearing two masks reduces the risk of spreading Covid-19, a new study has determined. The report, which was conducted by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), also found that making sure a mask fits snugly on the […]
5 years ago