[ad_1] The number of patients hospitalized with confirmed Covid-19 has been further reduced, according to the latest figures from the Health Service Executive. There are 1,689 patients with the disease in hospitals, 134 fewer than yesterday. Of these patients, 215 are in intensive care units. St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin cares for 119 patients … Read more
[ad_1] Tributes have been paid following the death of one of Ireland’s most celebrated sopranos, Cara O’Sullivan, after a brief illness. One of the greatest voices of her generation, Ms. O’Sullivan was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of dementia with early onset in 2018. She died today at Marymount Hospice in Cork. He … Read more
[ad_1] An office worker had no choice but to quit her job during the first Covid-19 shutdown after her employer rejected her request to work remotely from home, according to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). ). WRC adjudicating officer Kevin Baneham has ordered the employer to pay the operations coordinator compensation of 3,712 euros for … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland will remain in a Level 5 lockdown until at least March 5, the Taoiseach announced. Micheál Martin made the announcement today in government buildings after a cabinet meeting. The continuation of Covid-19 public health measures will cause non-essential shops, schools, pubs, and construction sites to remain closed for the time being, as cases … Read more
[ad_1] Many hospitals are experiencing a “crisis situation” despite the reduction in the number of Covid-19 cases, according to the Director of Operations of the Executive of the Health Service. Last night there were 1,803 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals across the country, 145 compared to the situation yesterday morning. The number of ICU patients … Read more
[ad_1] The current Level 5 restrictions will be extended until March 5 by the Cabinet this morning due to the high number of patients in hospitals and intensive care with Covid-19. The move was one of those agreed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the senior ministers of the Covid Cabinet subcommittee, which will be discussed … Read more
[ad_1] Covid’s new restrictions, including mandatory quarantine at designated hotels for incoming travelers without a negative test for the virus, increased fines for non-compliance with existing rules, and a ban on travel from South Africa and Brazil, will be approved by the Cabinet. . Tuesday morning Travelers without a negative test will also face a … Read more
[ad_1] The Cabinet is ready to introduce a limited form of mandatory quarantine, as part of a series of new travel restrictions aimed at reducing the transmission of Covid-19. A cabinet subcommittee tonight agreed to a mandatory 14-day quarantine for any incoming passenger arriving in Ireland without a negative PCR test result. People from South … Read more
[ad_1] There will be no easing of Level 5 restrictions until March 5, at least, but the government is hopeful that the situation has improved significantly from April. While some school students may begin to return as of March and construction is likely to return in the same month, those in government circles hope to … Read more
[ad_1] A meat processing plant in Co Wexford has confirmed 42 positive cases of Covid-19 after evaluation by staff. Slaney Foods in Bunclody said tonight that it is operating at “significantly reduced capacity” as a result of the outbreak. “In accordance with Covid-19 protocols, all close contacts of those affected are currently self-isolating,” the company … Read more