Fake HSE Covid text scamming people out of money Fraudsters are trying to convince people to click on links and pay for PCR testing kits Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2022
GP explains why everyone is sick right now with Covid-like symptoms but testing negative There's been lots of anecdotal reports of people experiencing typical coronavirus symptoms but testing negative for the virus Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2022
Man fears part of house could COLLAPSE as 'cowboy' neighbour leaves site ruined Shaun Simpson says he has been left in the middle of a "living nightmare" after unsafe work left the site just yards from his home "a death trap waiting to happen" Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
'Living nightmare' as man fears part of his house could collapse after 'cowboy' neighbour leaves site ruined Unsafe work left the site next to his home "a death trap waiting to happen" Nottingham Post · Mar 29, 2022
'It's a living nightmare': Man fears part of his house could collapse at any moment after 'cowboy' neighbour leave site ruined Shaun Simpson says the site just yards from his home is 'a death trap waiting to happen' Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022
Is it time to worry about Covid in Ireland again? Government makes its position on restrictions clear as cases surge Almost 12,000 new cases were reported in the country on Monday, with officials recording 5,263 positive PCR tests and 6,466 positive antigen tests Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Covid-19 Ireland: Stephen Donnelly warns restrictions needed to control new variant surge The Emergency Department Taskforce is to request that public health measures are reconsidered by the Government Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2022
Covid Ireland: Stephen Donnelly warns serious new restrictions would be needed to contain surge A source said: "He was clear that Holohan hadn't recommended bringing back any restrictions." Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Covid Ireland figures today as new BA2 variant drives surge and Government gives restrictions update It’s believed the current wave is being driven by the highly-transmissible BA.2 variant of Covid, however the Head of the HSE has said failure by people to get vaccinated or get their booster is one of the factors behind virus hospital numbers. Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Covid Ireland: Government concerned about surging cases but not planning to bring back restrictions The Government source said the “only thing possible” is stricter messaging and rules on mask wearing, but appeared to say it would serve as a “marginal benefit at this stage" Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
Hospitals 'not safe for patients or staff' as Covid-19 patients climbs towards 1,500 General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha said because of soaring Covid-19 cases the health service is no longer a safe environment for healthcare workers or vulnerable patients Dublin Live · Mar 28, 2022
Hospitals not safe for patients or staff, INMO warns 'The important point is that the pandemic is not over' Irish Mirror · Mar 27, 2022
Chilling footage shows dad minutes before he was crushed to death at scrap metal plant Stuart Towns had been working at the scrap metal company for just three months before losing his life in the tragic accident. Daily Record · Mar 26, 2022
Covid Ireland: Garda warning over clever scam tricking people into paying for fake test kits The public is urged to be aware and is advised that the HSE will never seek any form of payment for providing Covid tests or testing kits. Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022
Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 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 · Mar 25, 2022 What we know so far about major Covid rule change that could come into effect within days The new measures could be brought in after both public and private sectors reported severe staff shortages due to employees being absent with Covid related illnesses
Wales Online · Mar 25, 2022 Man crushed to death at scrap metal plant where bosses guilty of hundreds of safety breaches Alutrade Ltd admitted corporate manslaughter at Wolverhampton Crown Court last month
Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 Chilling footage of dad two minutes before he was crushed to death at scrap metal plant Stuart Towns, 34, was manhandling large pieces of metal which were blocking a conveyor belt when they smashed on top of him causing horrific head injuries and tragically died at the scene
Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 Social welfare: How to qualify for Covid Illness Benefit as infection rates soar again While many isolate from home, the Covid Illness Benefit remains open to those who can provide proof in one of two ways
Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 WHO urges Ireland to reintroduce mask-wearing as hospital pressure mounts "If I were in Ireland right now, I would be expecting there to be a request for mask-wearing in confined spaces"
Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022 RTE on high alert for cyber attack after delivery of two suspicious packages Chiefs at the national broadcaster were already on high alert after the Government was warned of potential cyber attacks earlier this month by Russia in response to sanctions placed on the country over its invasion of Ukraine
Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022 Experts warn symptoms of new BA.2 Covid variant could be mistaken for common allergies The new variant, which is considered to be a subvariant of Omicron, has arrived in Ireland, with over 500 cases now confirmed in the country
Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022 Covid Ireland: Cases fly above 23,000 today with hospitals 'really struggling' as patient numbers grow 53 people are receiving treatment in ICUs across Ireland
Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022 Covid Ireland: Mass cancelation of procedures expected as Covid leaves Irish hospitals in 'crisis mode' Overcrowding and staff isolating due to Covid is putting a strain on the health service
Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022 Are Covid restrictions on the way for Ireland? Dr Tony Holohan weighs in on situation as cases surge Dr Holohan has told the Government that further Covid measures are currently not needed as he assured Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that the public health advice would remain the same