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UK's worst Covid hotspots revealed as hospitals 'full' and rates higher than 2020

New figures released today suggest one in 16 people had the virus in the last three weeks of March - the highest since research started in May 2020 - with Scotland and South West England recording the most infections

Daily Mirror

Dr Tony Holohan has 'questions to answer' over 'unusual' job switch

New move to Trinity Professor role will still see his salary paid by the taxpayer through the Department of Health

Irish Mirror

Rhinovirus: Doctor reveals three groups most at risk of falling sick from illness

The Department of Health have moved to ask people who are experiencing rhinovirus symptoms - similar to Covid-19 symptoms - to stay home and isolate, even if they have tested negative for coronavirus

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Stephen Donnelly defends Dr Tony Holohan as he says 'we are lucky to have him' in new Trinity role

The Chief Medical Officer will step down from his role in the summer to join Trinity College as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership on July 1

Irish Mirror

Mattie McGrath accuses Taoiseach of 'looking after' Tony Holohan with new Trinity job

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is starting a new job as a professor in Trinity College this summer when he finishes up in his CMO gig.

Irish Mirror

Maryland Bill Would Give Veterans Access To Psychedelics As A Form Of PTSD Treatment

This week, a Senate-passed bill to create a state fund to provide psychedelics to military veterans was taken up by a Maryland House of Delegates. The goal of the fund is to provide “cost-free” access to substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic…

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Doctor highlights those who are most at risk from Rhinovirus

Dr Joe Kidney, respiratory physician at the Belfast Trust, has spoken to Belfast Live about the risks of Rhinovirus

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Dr Tony Holohan's €187,000 salary for new role at Trinity College to be paid by Department of Health

A spokesperson for Trinity has confirmed that the new post is an “open-ended secondment” funded by the Department of Health

Irish Mirror

Rhinovirus symptoms: NI Department of Health advises those with runny nose or headache to stay at home

"Reduce contact with others"

Belfast Live

Covid mapped: UK's worst hotspots emerge as top medic warns pandemic will be 'unpredictable'

Latest Department of Health figures show there have been 558,732 confirmed cases in seven days, with nine of the UK's 10 worst hotspots in Scotland

Daily Mirror

Data reveals antipsychotic drugs linked to chemical restraint in aged care still widespread

New data shows one in five aged care residents are being given antipsychotic medication, and elderly residents are more likely to be given the drugs if they live in rural areas.

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Government changed its mind on Infected Blood Inquiry 'because of pressure from campaigners'

Documents released to a Jesmond campaigner show why the Infected Blood Inquiry was announced on July 11 2017 - and explain the reasons which saw the Government change its mind

Chronicle Live

Ireland’s Covid figures today as new BA2 variant drives surge in cases and public warned of symptoms

The highly infectious BA.2 strain of Covid, which is considered to be a subvariant of Omicron, is being blamed for the current surge

Irish Mirror

Tony Holohan praised for 'outstanding service' as he steps down as CMO after two decades

Dr Holohan, who has been CMO at the Department of Health since 2008, is stepping down to take up a new job as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership at Trinity College Dublin from July

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Tony Holohan to stand down as Chief Medical Officer as he's given 'exciting' job at Trinity College

Dr Holohan will begin the role on July 1, having served as CMO since the summer of 2008.

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Navy fuel leak in Hawaii poisons water

Despite the military being the second-largest economic sector, Hawaiians are fed up with their malfeasance

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Hawaii Passes And Amends Two Measures To Form Psilocybin Working Group, Move Research Forward

In Hawaii, senators approved two identical measures to form a psilocybin working group, Marijuana Moment reported. The goal of the group would be to explore the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic, but the resolutions were amended and patient access will be contingent on federal approval of psilocybin. Both proposals —sponsored by…

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Government acts to ensure availability of abortion services in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has set out the legislative options being explored in a written ministerial statement.

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UK Covid cases pass 100,000 infections as Deltacron continues to spread rapidly

Coronavirus cases and deaths in the UK have been rising since the end of February, partly fuelled by a new, infectious strain called deltacron, Department of Health data show

Belfast Live

Community group providing a 'Listening Ear' to those who are struggling in Rathcoole

Listening Ear have received funding from the Department of Health to employee full-time members of staff after operating on a fully volunteer basis since 2018

Benzinga

Florida: Undercover Cannabis Clinic Sting Fails, Judge Clears Doc After Three Years

Joseph Dorn, MD, whose medical cannabis clinic was targeted by Florida's Department of Health (DOH) in an undercover sting was exonerated when an administrative law judge issued a decision in his favor

Bangkok Post

Parents urged to limit kids' screen time

The Department of Health has suggested parents spend more time playing with their kids after its survey found 64% of children under six years old spend more than one hour on electronic devices daily.

Daily Mirror

UK's 10 worst Covid hotspots as Omicron sub-variant becomes dominant in Scotland

Latest Department of Health data reveals that Na h-Eileanan Siar in Scotland has the highest infection rate in the UK, while Somerset West and Taunton tops the list in England - with cases up more than 50% in a week

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COVID-19 researchers: Florida ‘cherry-picked’ our work in kid vaccine recommendation

TAMPA, Fla. — When the Florida Department of Health released new guidelines this week suggesting healthy children should not get the coronavirus vaccine, it cited several studies to back up the position.

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Florida surgeon general contradicts CDC, says healthy kids shouldn’t get COVID vaccine

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is poised to officially recommend against giving coronavirus vaccines to healthy children.

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