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The new advice was informed by a review of international evidence which included 19 large cohort studies of reinfection involving over 640,000 people previously infected with the virus.
It was also informed by 13 studies on immune memory response, along with opinion from the Covid-19 Expert Advisory Group.
HIQA’s Deputy CEO and Director of Health Technology Assessment Dr Máirín Ryan said: “Across all the studies we examined, the risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection was consistently low, with no increase in infection risk over time. In addition, studies suggest that most people develop immune memory after a SARS-CoV-2 infection that lasts for at least nine months.”
There have been 465 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland.
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The figures released from the Department of Health on Thursday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19.
The Department of Health s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change due to future data validation.
84 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 30 are in ICU.
As of midnight, Wednesday 2 June, we are reporting 465 confirmed cases of #COVID19.
30 in ICU. 84 in hospital. Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.
Meanwhile, people s immunity and protection from reinfection from Covid-19 lasts nine months after being infected with the virus, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
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HIQA launches Hep C cohort testing survey
Deadline for public to respond is April 27
Dr Máirín Ryan, HIQA
The public are being asked to give their opinion of once-off testing for the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
The move by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) follows publication of the National Clinical Guideline for Hepatitis C Screening which conditionally recommended birth cohort testing.
The recommendation was subject to the outcome of a full health technology assessment (HTA) by HIQA to assess clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and budget impact.
HIQA’s Deputy CEO and Director of Health Technology Assessment
Dr Máirín Ryan said the prevalence of HCV infection in Ireland was highest in those born between 1965 and 1985.