[ad_1] The government aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus to the point that this allows it to ease the restrictions on a trial basis. However, it also plans to be able to reintroduce stringent measures quickly, before new infections increase substantially, if the virus shows signs of spreading again. The existing blockade period, … Read more
[ad_1] Intensive care units (ICUs) are primarily seeing “younger people” as a senior consultant cautions that no one is immune to the coronavirus. Dr. Tom Ryan, an ICU consultant at St James Hospital in Dublin, said that patients of all age groups are in critical care while fighting the disease. He said there is still … Read more
[ad_1] The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) has been contacted by 85 healthcare workers who live on Provision Direct and are looking to move. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that these asylum seekers can now apply for temporary accommodation under a health worker scheme. Most work in nursing homes and are concerned about continuing … Read more
[ad_1] Andrea Bocelli, one of the most famous tenors in the world, has sung at the Duomo Cathedral in Milan, without an audience, in an effort to bring people together during the global closure of the coronavirus. Speaking before the “Music for hope” At the Easter Sunday event, the Italian opera star said it was … Read more
[ad_1] A young woman tragically died after the car she was traveling in collided with a wall in Co Roscommon. The woman, in her 20s, and the driver, a man in her 20s, were rushed to Sligo University Hospital after Saturday morning’s accident. Gardai confirmed that he sadly passed away on Saturday night due to … Read more
[ad_1] A 45-year-old man who spent nine days on life support to receive coronavirus treatment at Cork University Hospital has thanked the medical team and staff there for saving his life. Dave Crabb and his wife Netanya say their recovery represents a message of hope. The couple lives with their family at Carrigtwohill in East … Read more
[ad_1] Supermarkets have been constantly changing their policies throughout the ongoing pandemic. Most have introduced measures such as social distancing queues, designated time slots for the elderly and a protective screen for cashiers. And Tesco has recently made a number of changes to its online stores and services in Ireland and the UK. In terms … Read more
[ad_1] Leo Varadkar is “optimistic” that Ireland’s coronavirus blocking restrictions will begin to lift in May. The Taoiseach said the current measures will begin to unfold in phases once the country exceeds its peak in terms of Covid-19 cases. However, the Fine Gael leader insisted that the restrictions should be reintroduced if the infection begins … Read more
[ad_1] It is a very special Easter Sunday for a small community in West Kerry, where someone has left € 500 at the local store to buy an Easter egg for each child in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh parish. The kind donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, also left instructions at the O’Connor store in Baile … Read more
[ad_1] Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland will face some of its darkest days in the coming weeks, as it struggles to stem the spread of the coronavirus. In a video message posted on Twitter, Varadkar said the country is preparing to reach its Covid-19 peak later this month. “The number of hospitalizations and … Read more