Coronavirus: One further death and 402 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon. By Ian Curran Sunday 2 May 2021, 4:21 PM 3 hours ago 46,327 Views 45 Comments
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A FURTHER 402 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland, public health officials have said.
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) also confirmed that one more person with Covid-19 has died.
This now brings the total Covid-19 death toll to 4,906 and the total number of confirmed cases to 249,838.
Of the cases notified today:
220 are men / 182 are women
79% are under 45 years of age
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Reader Q&A: What do you want to know about NIAC s latest vaccine guidance for pregnant women and the over 50s?
Government approved fresh guidance from the committee this week. By Michelle Hennessy Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 11:32 AM 3 hours ago 5,164 Views 0 Comments
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THE NATIONAL IMMUNISATION Advisory Committee (NIAC) provided fresh guidance to government this week in relation to the Covid-19 vaccines currently approved for use in Ireland.
NIAC recommended that pregnant women should be offered faster access a Covid-19 vaccine, following consultation with their doctor. The committee also advised the government that both the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines should be given to those aged 50 and over.
Over-active immune response could be one reason for long Covid, study says
The researchers said the findings may be of value for future studies in this area. By Orla Dwyer Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 2:07 PM 5 hours ago 15,085 Views 10 Comments
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Image: Shutterstock/Pordee Aomboon
AN OVER-ACTIVE immune response to Covid-19 could be part of the reasons why some people experience long Covid symptoms such as fatigue months after their infection, according to a new study.
Scientists at a research centre in University College Cork (UCC) examined 24 patients who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 during the first pandemic wave last spring.
There are 47 people in intensive care. By Orla Dwyer Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 8:53 AM 2 hours ago 11,439 Views 27 Comments
File image of an ambulance outside the Mater Hospital, Dublin in February.
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THERE ARE NOW fewer than 150 people with Covid-19 receiving treatment in hospital.
Hospitalisation figures have been gradually reducing in recent weeks. As of 8pm yesterday evening, there were 148 Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the country.
There were 153 Covid patients in hospital at 8am yesterday morning.
There are 47 people in intensive care.
The hospitals with the highest numbers of Covid-19 patients last night include Mater Hospital (16), Tallaght Hospital (15) and University Hospital Limerick (14).
Coronavirus: Ten deaths and 426 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released by NPHET this evening. By Garreth MacNamee Tuesday 27 Apr 2021, 5:43 PM 3 hours ago 67,073 Views 104 Comments
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan (file photo)
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A FURTHER 426 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland, public health officials have said.
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) this evening also confirmed that 10 more people with the virus have died.
Of the deaths reported today, four occurred in April, five in March and one in February.
This now brings the death toll from Covid-19 in Ireland to 4,884, with 247,489 total confirmed cases of the virus since the pandemic began.