Scientist who predicted Covid says what source of next pandemic will be
“It’s a very, very distinct possibility.” Five years since the UK first locked down due to coronavirus, it’s now being suggested that bird flu could usher in another pandemic. This terrifying prognosis arrives via science writer David Quammen, who accurately (or not, conspiracy theorists) predicted that a Chinese wet market would produce a contagious, world-affecting […]
11 months ago
Covid-19 pandemic declared over by World Health Organisation
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly described the declaration as a “symbolic end” to the pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it no longer considers Covid-19 a global emergency. Over three years since the worldwide outbreak of the virus in March of 2020, the WHO’s update is the symbolic ending of a pandemic […]
3 years ago
Tony Holohan says media attempted to “oversimplify” pandemic response
The former Chief Medical Officer also stated that there was no “silver bullet” which could have stopped the pandemic. Speaking on Friday at the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCSI) Medical Professionalism Conference, Dr. Tony Holohan said that Irish media tried to “oversimplify” Covid-19, and that “no pandemic plan” could have readied the country for the […]
3 years ago
Dr. Tony Holohan to release memoir reflecting on his handling of Covid response
The memoir will focus heavily on Dr. Holohan’s role in Ireland’s pandemic response. Former chief medical officer for the HSE, Dr. Tony Holohan, who led Ireland’s response for much of the Covid-19 pandemic, will publish a memoir later this year. The book, entitled We Need to Talk, will be released on September 21, and will be […]
3 years ago
WHO Director-General says Covid pandemic is “nowhere near over”
“As the virus pushes at us, we must push back.” As the summer rolls on, Covid numbers continue to rise across Ireland and the world. The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shared concerns over the rising numbers, saying that the pandemic is “nowhere near over.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments at […]
4 years ago
Almost 15 million people have died due to pandemic, says World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation has confirmed some incredibly stark mortality figures as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Just under 15 million people have died worldwide as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, according to new information released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The official figure of approximately 14.9 million – range 13.3 […]
4 years ago