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World Health Organisation admits they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran

World Health Organisation admits they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran

It is preparing for the ‘worst-case scenario’ The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted that they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran. The specialised United Nations agency responsible for international public health has confirmed that it is preparing for the “worst-case scenario” as the war between the US, Israel, Iran and other […]

4 months ago

“We may need to do more than we anticipated” on Christmas restrictions – Paschal Donohoe

“We may need to do more than we anticipated” on Christmas restrictions – Paschal Donohoe

“I understand the anxiety and the deepening fatigue that so many face at the moment.” Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has indicated that further restrictions may be on the cards in line with a crucial NPHET meeting taking place on Thursday. Messages from Government regarding potential new and/or tightened restrictions have proved mixed in recent […]

4 years ago

WHO says annual booster Covid-19 vaccine likely to be introduced in Ireland

WHO says annual booster Covid-19 vaccine likely to be introduced in Ireland

“That’s going to become part of the new way in which we’ll keep ourselves safe in the face of the Covid threat.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) special envoy on Covid-19 Dr David Nabarro has said that Ireland will likely introduce annual booster vaccines to “keep safe in the face of the Covid-19 threat.” “Now, […]

5 years ago

WHO warns the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating

WHO warns the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating

“We can change the trajectory of this pandemic.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the coronavirus disease pandemic is “accelerating”, as there are now more than 300,000 cases worldwide. WHO said that it’s still possible to change the direction of the outbreak but only if nations attack now. “The pandemic is accelerating,” WHO […]

6 years ago

Are you washing your hands correctly? This guide will let you know

Are you washing your hands correctly? This guide will let you know

Washing your hands is a common and normal thing. We all wash our hands and we all think we’re doing it correctly. Some soap, some water and then dry them off. But are we actually doing it correctly? With the outbreak of the coronavirus around the world, personal hygiene is more important than ever, and […]

6 years ago

“This is not a time for fear” – WHO urges calm as coronavirus outbreak spreads

“This is not a time for fear” – WHO urges calm as coronavirus outbreak spreads

“The most important thing is to calm down and do the right things to fight this very dangerous virus.” The World Health Organisation has moved to allay mounting fears over the spread of coronavirus, noting that it is providing the tools to support every affected country accordingly. On Thursday evening, the first case of coronavirus […]

6 years ago