Indoor dining a possibility by July, says Taoiseach as India move to quarantine list and college update given
“It depends. The indoor pint certainly not in May or June. Whether in July, it may be possible towards the end of July and I think it’s within that timeframe, Micheál Martin said.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin during a visit to Dublin Zoo which reopened to the public today as Ireland took its next gradual steps out of Covid lockdown, with the reopening of visitor attractions and outdoor sports facilities. Picture date: Monday April 26, 2021.
Indoor pints and holidays could be on the cards towards the end of July, according to the Taoiseach.
CMO and Health Minister hold meeting with Donegal politicians amid spike in Covid-19 cases in the county
The 14-day incidence rate of the virus in Donegal is now 293.4 per 100,000 population - more than double the national incidence rate of 127.3
Dr Tony Holohan and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly met with politicians from Donegal on Saturday evening. Picture(s): Colin Keegacn and Gareth Chaney/ Collins
Sat, 01 May, 2021 - 20:55
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, Health minister, Stephen Donnelly and a number of TDs and Senators from Donegal have held a virtual meeting to discuss the high prevalence of Covid-19 in the county.
Covid-19 Ireland lockdown: New system and all we know so far about early reopening
It is hoped that Ireland may soon return to some level of normality after it was confirmed this week that Covid-19 restrictions will ease from May 10
Taoiseach Micheal Martin at a press conference during a visit to the Citywest Covid-19 Vaccination Centre in Dublin
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Extra resources needed for ‘tens of thousands’ of long-Covid patients – CUH medic
Dr Arthur Jackson, one of a team of CUH medics seeing patients referred with long-Covid symptoms, said the hospital is working through a backlog of patients but that additional resources would be needed in the longer term
Long Covid is thought to affect as many as 10% of those infected by the virus. Picture: Dan Linehan
Sat, 01 May, 2021 - 10:22
Maresa Fagan An infectious disease consultant at Cork University Hospital has warned that a national approach and investment in additional resources will be needed to deal with “tens of thousands” of patients across the country suffering from long Covid.