[ad_1] Ireland is likely to see a massive increase in the number of deaths from Covid-19 in the coming weeks, warned Dr. Tony Holohan. The medical director issued the terrifying warning as the number of daily cases multiplied by thousands, and hospitals were forced to cut back on non-essential services amid rising infection rates. “We … Read more
[ad_1] More than two-thirds of the 15 million coronavirus vaccines shipped within the United States have not been used, US health officials said. It comes as the governors of New York and Florida pledged to penalize hospitals that do not give injections quickly. Medical authorities have faced widespread mistrust of immunization safety, including among some … Read more
[ad_1] Schools may remain closed until the end of the month under the plans the government is considering to stop the rapid spread of Covid-19. Elementary and secondary schools were due to reopen next Monday, but the Cabinet is scheduled to consider keeping them closed for another two to three weeks. The move comes as … Read more
[ad_1] The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) has criticized a PROPOSAL to pay nursing students and midwives € 100 per week. The organization has sought an urgent meeting with the Minister of Health “to discuss the current reality faced by nursing and midwifery students and what is the best way to face it.” Student … Read more
[ad_1] George Nkencho’s sister opened the door for him immediately before he was fatally shot last week, Garda Ombudsman investigators will be informed. An autopsy performed by the state pathologist’s office confirmed that Mr. Nkencho died as a result of two shots to the chest. It is understood that the Nkencho family’s lawyers plan to … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland’s death rate from Covid-19 is projected to rise this month, with medical director Dr. Tony Holohan warning that current transmission levels put “too many people in funeral homes.” Dr. Holohan has urged people to step up their efforts against the virus, saying public health chiefs “have never been as concerned about the pandemic … Read more
[ad_1] A distance learning period for schoolchildren in Northern Ireland will be extended amid rising coronavirus cases, the Prime Minister said. Speaking Monday night, Arlene Foster said ministers had “reflected on the seriousness of the situation here” before making the decision. The Executive will meet on Tuesday to confirm the details of the proposal, but … Read more
[ad_1] Student representatives from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) are “deeply disappointed” with a report on the treatment of student nurses and midwives and the offer of a € 100 weekly grant from the Department of Health. Nursing and midwifery students have strongly criticized the report on their treatment during the pandemic released … Read more
[ad_1] Schools are likely to remain closed for at least another week and possibly until the end of January due to the rise in Covid-19 infections, according to high-level political sources. Most ministers privately believe that the Cabinet will decide on Wednesday to delay the planned reopening of schools on January 11, The Irish Times … Read more
[ad_1] ALMOST 200 NEW or prospective parents wrote to the Minister of Health between August and October calling for the restrictions on maternity hospitals to be lifted. The partners were unable to attend the 20-week anatomy scan for most of 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions before many hospitals reversed the position. Couples were also allowed … Read more