The Latest Breaking News from Breda Smyth

'We cannot allow it to steal more years' - CMO issues welcome Covid message to older people

"You will have missed out on family moments, or precious time with friends and neighbours and doing the things you always enjoyed"

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

How Ireland's new Chief Medical Officer is already preparing for the next pandemic

Breda Smyth, who became CMO in October after Dr Tony Holohan stepped aside, said it was an 'absolute privilege' to take on the role

Irish Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

Strong warning from CMO as Ireland Covid numbers jump over Christmas

Figures as of 8am today show there are 703 people in hospital with Covid-19, 32 of which are in ICU

Dublin Live · Dec 27, 2022

Mask wearing returns to shops and public transport as CMO says we're in 'eye of virus storm'

Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth recommends the wearing of mask this Christmas season

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Ireland faced with 'triple wave of viruses' as two Covid rules return

The HSE’s Chief Operations Officer described the situations as a "unique position that we have never had before"

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Covid Ireland Christmas concerns as CMO issues new face mask and isolation advice

Prof Smyth said she is “very concerned” about a recent rise in coronavirus hospital admission, and has asked people to make a concerted effort over the next four to six weeks to reduce transmission.

Irish Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

CMO urges people with Covid symptoms to stay at home over festive season

Prof Breda Smyth said she is worried about an increase in hospital admissions and has asked people to help reduce transmission in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

CMO asks public for 'two simple things' ahead of Christmas amid surge illnesses

Professor Breda Smyth issued an update as she reported a 'significant surge' in both flu and Covid cases.

Dublin Live · Dec 19, 2022

CMO urges anyone with 'flu-like symptoms' to isolate before Christmas amid 'significant' surge

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer is reporting a 'significant surge' in both flu and Covid cases in the run-up to Christmas.Professor Breda Smyth made two appeals to the Irish public.

Irish Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Most effective treatment for Strep A and how often you should wash your hands

Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth gives advice to parents concerned about Strep A, while the HSE investigates whether a child’s death was linked to the infection

Dublin Live · Dec 7, 2022