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Strep A link to death of four-year-old child in Ireland being investigated

The child who died was from the north east of the country, Dr Eamonn O’Moore of the HSE said

The Independent UK

Strep A being considered as factor in four-year-old Irish child’s death

The child who died was from the north east of the country, Dr Eamonn O’Moore of the HSE said.

The Independent UK

Strep A: Belfast schoolgirl died after three days fighting infection in intensive care

Stella-Lily McCorkindale, a pupil at Black Mountain Primary School, died in hospital after three days in intensive care

Irish Mirror

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Strep A Ireland: HSE investigating if death of child, 4, is linked to infection amid growing concern

The HSE and HPSC has said Strep A is being 'actively investigated' as a potential cause of death in a child in Ireland. Concern is growing about the bacterial infection, which has already claimed the lives of nine children.

Irish Mirror

HSE investigating four-year-old's death over possible Strep A link

There have been 55 confirmed cases to date of invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (Strep A) in Ireland

Dublin Live

Binge drinking skyrockets among teens and adults after lockdowns

The latest Healthy Ireland Survey shows that the number of binge drinkers has nearly doubled

Dublin Live

Symptoms as boy dies in wave of Strep A cases as Irish mum issues warning

At least six other children are also known to have died from the killer infection in recent months

Irish Mirror

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Scene of 'total chaos' outside Drogheda hospital as 11 ambulances can't leave due to lack of beds

Some paramedics were left waiting for five hours before their patient had a place at the hospital

Irish Mirror

'It has affected every part of our lives' - Irish mum's warning to parents after daughter's Strep A diagnosis

'I didn't wait for a doctor's appointment yesterday, I knew my child was too sick so I went straight to A and E'

Irish Mirror

Gateshead company fined £800,000 after worker left with life-changing injuries following explosion

The employee at International Paint Limited spent eight days in intensive care on life support following the blast

Chronicle Live

Winter Wonderland removes attraction as three 'thrown' from ride causing 'serious' injuries

The ride has been removed for engineering repairs and safety checks, while a new family ride is in its place

Wales Online

HSE warns of early flu season as cases shoot up among children

Medical experts have warned that the triple threat of seasonal flu, Covid-19 and RSV could be high this winter

Dublin Live

44 children under five hospitalised with flu over the past six weeks as HSE urges vaccinations

Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospital wards around the country with influenza since the start of October

Irish Mirror

Woman whose head was crushed by 21-tonne excavator at work tells of horrific injuries

Shannon Brasier was 20 when she was working at her "dream job" with Ace Demolition Services Ltd in July 2020 to demolish an old college in Southend, Essex

Daily Mirror

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Three people thrown from Winter Wonderland ride in Cardiff after 'massive bang'

Eventgoers spoke of hearing a "massive bang" before people came off the ride shortly after 5pm on Saturday in Gorsedd Gardens, in Cardiff

Wales Online

'Serious injuries' after three thrown from Winter Wonderland ride

Reports of serious injuries are being investigated by the health and safety watchdog after three people 'came off' the Ice Skater Sizzler ride

Dublin Live

'My baby turned blue' - Dublin boy flown to Sweden for life-saving treatment after RSV infection

A Dublin father recounts the horrifying ordeal his family had to go through after their baby contracted RSV

Irish Mirror

'Vicky wanted an upbeat occasion' - Vicky Phelan's husband's stunning tribute read at memorial service to celebrate her

Mourners were told in a message from her husband that, “Vicky wanted everyone to enjoy today”

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Irish Mirror

Garda traffic plan in place with huge crowd expected for Vicky Phelan memorial service

A private funeral took place last week

Wales Online

Health board fined £160,000 after three employees permanently injured using power tools

"This was a case of the health board completely failing to grasp the importance of managing its staff's exposure to vibration while using handheld power tools"

Dublin Live

Public warned to keep away from sick or dead birds as second case of Avian flu confirmed in Ireland

The HSE has issued important steps for the public and their pets to stay safe from bird flu

Irish Mirror

Scally report: 'Serious work to be done' around open disclosure in Ireland's healthcare system

The health specialist said that the treatment of some women in the healthcare system remains 'completely unacceptable'

Irish Mirror

Warning over ‘contagious’ virus that could plunge Ireland into ‘tripledemic’ this winter

The potentially serious illness poses a far bigger threat to young children, the elderly and the vulnerable. According to the HPSC, there were 646 reported cases of RSV in Ireland during the week of November 6 and November 12.

Belfast Live

Omagh gold mine operators fined after workers escape injury in mine collapse

The Health and Safety Executive led the prosecution against the mine operators

Irish Mirror

Vicky Phelan's father tells of 'beautiful tributes' to hero daughter

Vicky’s father John Clarken said 'I never thought you could feel so lonely surrounded by so many'

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