Ireland passes one million confirmed Covid cases
A landmark day. Ireland has officially passed the one million mark of confirmed Covid cases in the country. On Monday (10 January), 23,909 cases were confirmed in the country, bringing the total to 1,002,013. The current five-day moving average number of Covid cases in the country is over 20,000 a day. The sharp increase in […]
4 years ago
Increasing Covid levels causing “significant and unrelenting pressure” on health service, says HSE chief
His comments come as 3,024 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed on Thursday. HSE CEO Paul Reid has said daily, increasing levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community are causing “significant and unrelenting pressure” on the health system overall. He made the comments during a HSE briefing on Thursday afternoon as 3,024 new cases of the […]
5 years ago
Health Minister delivers “stark warning” on winter Covid-19 trajectory
It follows CMO Tony Holohan noting he is “increasingly worried” about the rising incidence of the virus. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has delivered a “stark” presentation to Ministers in relation to the trajectory of the Covid-19 virus in Ireland over the coming months. According to the Irish Times, Donnelly informed a Cabinet subcommittee meeting […]
5 years ago
HSE boss anticipates “one of the worst winters we’ve faced in many years”
Paul Reid’s comments arrive at a time when 93 patients are in ICU with Covid-19. HSE CEO Paul Reid is anticipating a difficult period ahead for hospitals as positive Covid cases continue to soar across the country. He aired his concerns in conversation with Katie Hannon on RTÉ Radio 1 on Saturday morning as she […]
5 years ago
Paul Reid confirms over 68% of the adult population are now fully vaccinated
83% are at least partially vaccinated. HSE CEO Paul Reid has confirmed that over 68% of the adult population are now fully vaccinated with 83% having received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. However, he added that in spite of the success of Ireland’s vaccine rollout, hopsitalisations are rising with 123 people currently […]
5 years ago
HSE Chief says Delta variant will “out match” supply of Covid-19 vaccines over coming weeks
“It’s really key that we do take it quite serious and treat it with the concern it deserves.” HSE Chief Paul Reid has said that the Delta variant will “out match” the supply of Covid-19 vaccines in Ireland over the coming weeks. Speaking at a Department of Health press briefing on Thursday, Reid said that […]
5 years ago