Coronavirus in Ireland: HSE expert says ‘we don’t recommend wearing gloves when shopping’ as they spread germs

[ad_1] 3 An HSE expert has said that they “don’t recommend” wearing gloves when shopping or doing everyday activities, as they can spread germs. Professor Martin Cormican, who leads HSE in infection control and antibiotic use, said, “It is much better to wash your hands regularly.” ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest … Read more

Schools may remain closed “until we know how much children contribute to the spread of the coronavirus”

[ad_1] Schools could remain closed until we know how much children contribute to the spread of the coronavirus, explained the medical director of England. Professor Chris Whitty said understanding transmission between children is a “very important” factor in deciding whether school closure is a “critical part of our long-term response.” At the end of a … Read more

Coronavirus in Ireland: Maps released by HSE show the spread of confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country

[ad_1] 4 4 NEW charts released by HSE reveal areas where there are confirmed cases of Covid-19. A country map shows clusters of red dots around major cities in Ireland, in particular Dublin, which has its own map showing the spread of the disease in the city. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the … Read more

Latest updates from Coronavirus Ireland: HSE publishes a map showing the spread of confirmed cases across the country

[ad_1] Stay informed of these unprecedented times with the latest coronavirus updates on the Independent.ie live blog. 10.30 04/16/2020 The map shows the spread of confirmed cases in Ireland and Dublin The HSE has released maps of the spread of confirmed cases in Ireland and Dublin, starting Monday, April 13. Close Confirmed COVID-19 cases in … Read more

Government to ease restrictions on a trial basis when spread is limited

[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