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Latest: Virus lab boss says staff shortages will 'have no impact' on testing capacity

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Staff shortages this weekend and next will "have no impact" on Covid testing capacity, Dr Cillian de Gascun has said.

Community fundraising key to keeping Air Ambulance flying

Community fundraising key to keeping Air Ambulance flying

Mon, 24 Aug, 2020

CORK-BASED charity Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) has made an appeal to the community to continue to raise much-needed funds to maintain its air ambulance.

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Health service facing 'perfect storm': Cork TD says €1.9bn must be invested immediately to protect services

Tue, 11 Aug, 2020

URGENT investment is needed to protect health services across Cork and Ireland, according to a Cork TD. This week, Sinn Féin unveiled a €1. 9 billion plan aimed at protecting capacity in the health service.

SouthDoc service in Cork creaking under pressure of staff shortages

SouthDoc service in Cork creaking under pressure of staff shortages

Sun, 02 Aug, 2020

SOUTHDOC'S staff shortages could put extreme pressure on the service in the months ahead with the arrival of seasonal flu and a potential second wave of coronavirus.

SouthDoc issues emergency text message for doctors to help out

SouthDoc issues emergency text message for doctors to help out

Sun, 02 Aug, 2020

SouthDoc, the out of hours GP service in Cork, is in urgent need of doctors.Two text messages were sent to GPs across Cork city last night, seeking urgent assistance at the Kinsale Road SouthDoc centre.One text sent at 5.40pm said help was "required ...

CUH asks public to avoid Emergency Department unless absolutely necessary

CUH asks public to avoid Emergency Department unless absolutely necessary

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Cork University Hospital (CUH) has asked the public not to attend the Emergency Department if 'their needs are not urgent'. In a statement, hospital management said CUH has been exceptionally busy in recent days.

Cork expert: 'Restarting cervical screening is not like flicking a switch'

Cork expert: 'Restarting cervical screening is not like flicking a switch'

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

STAFF involved in CervicalCheck screening want the service to restart but only when it is safe to do so, according to a Cork consultant in gynaecology and obstetrics.

Cork campaigner: ‘We need a plan for cancer screening’

Cork campaigner: ‘We need a plan for cancer screening’

Tue, 12 May, 2020

A CAMPAIGNING Cork dad is calling for the publication of a plan for the resumption of cancer screening services which have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 latest: More than 100 new confirmed cases; 24 more deaths

Covid-19 latest: More than 100 new confirmed cases; 24 more deaths

Tue, 12 May, 2020

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 24 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,488* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Covid-19 latest: Over 230 new cases; 12 more people have died

Covid-19 latest: Over 230 new cases; 12 more people have died

Sun, 10 May, 2020

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed another 12 deaths from Covid-19 in the country in the past 24 hours. It brings the total number of coronavirus deaths in the State to 1,458.

25 deaths but Covid-19 intensive care patients numbers drop below 100 for first time

25 deaths but Covid-19 intensive care patients numbers drop below 100 for first time

Sat, 02 May, 2020

New figures show the number of people being treated for Covid 19 in intensive care units has dropped below 100. It is the first time that's happened in more than a month - with the figure at 99 as of last night.

Cork consultant: Government's proposed contract a 'bad deal' for taxpayers

Cork consultant: Government's proposed contract a 'bad deal' for taxpayers

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

A consultant working in the private sector has claimed that the Government's proposed public contract for private doctors is a "bad deal" for taxpayers.

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Crack cocaine and new drug available in Cork create difficulties for health services

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

NEW drugs are coming on the market in Cork, including crack cocaine and a substance called kratom.

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Cocooned women in Cork use their skills to make vital equipment

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

WOMEN who are cocooning because of Covid-19 are busy making masks for healthcare workers. A team of up to ten women are sewing and producing masks after an idea by consultant surgeon Dr Jenny Lynch.

Covid-19 latest: 25 more deaths in Ireland; more than 430 cases in Cork

Covid-19 latest: 25 more deaths in Ireland; more than 430 cases in Cork

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

There were 365 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland as of 1pm today, bringing the total number of cases in the Republic to 6,074. The Department of Health confirmed this evening that 25 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland have died today.

Big increase in coronavirus clusters in south region

Big increase in coronavirus clusters in south region

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

There has been a big increase in the number of clusters/outbreaks of Covid-19 being reported in the HSE South, which includes Cork and Kerry, new figures show.

Covid-19 latest: Irish death toll now exceeds 200; measures won’t be in place for any longer than they need to be, says CMO

Covid-19 latest: Irish death toll now exceeds 200; measures won’t be in place for any longer than they need to be, says CMO

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

More than 200 people with COVID-19 in Ireland have now died.

Cork hospital makes urgent appeal for support as it prepares for Covid-19 surge

Cork hospital makes urgent appeal for support as it prepares for Covid-19 surge

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

The Mercy University Hospital has launched an urgent appeal for support from the public as it prepares for a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases at the hospital.

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Concerns in Cork at cuts to home helps hours; supports vital for many

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

CORK families are worried about increased risks to elderly loved ones due to cuts in home help support coming in tomorrow.

Coronavirus latest: Cork hospital to take part in global trial to test interventions

Coronavirus latest: Cork hospital to take part in global trial to test interventions

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is poised to take part in an international trial which will test interventions for COVID-19 in critically ill patients. The trial will begin enrolling patients at the start of this month in Ireland.

Coronavirus latest: Isolation and stepdown care unit planned for Cork

Coronavirus latest: Isolation and stepdown care unit planned for Cork

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

The HSE is planning to open a Covid-19 facility in Cork, similar to that which will soon begin operating at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel complex. Ann O’Connor, HSE chief operations officer, confirmed that a similar unit will open in Cork.

Flight carrying vital protective equipment from China lands in Ireland

Flight carrying vital protective equipment from China lands in Ireland

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

A flight from China carrying millions of euro of protective equipment for healthcare workers battling coronavirus has landed in Ireland. The Aer Lingus Airbus A330 touched down at Dublin Airport just before 3pm today.

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Coronavirus latest: 10 more people have died in Ireland; 200 new cases

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has this evening confirmed that 10 more people diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland have died, including eight men and two women.

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Cork GP urges people not to ignore health concerns, warning 'we will have deaths'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

A Cork GP has urged people not to ignore any health worries during the COVID-19 crisis, warning that 'we will have deaths' if people ignore symptoms like chest pain.

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Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Nasc CEO Fiona Finn is calling for vulnerable and at-risk asylum seekers to be removed from Direct Provision centres as a matter of urgency.

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Coronavirus latest: People will have to display two symptoms to get tested under new rules

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

People in Ireland must now display two main symptoms of the coronavirus and fall into one of the priority groups in order to get tested. The symptoms include a fever and either a cough or shortness of breath.

Private hospital in Cork closes emergency department

Private hospital in Cork closes emergency department

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

The Mater Private Hospital in Cork is to temporarily close its Emergency Department (ED) with immediate effect.

Coronavirus latest: Further restrictions to be announced later today

Coronavirus latest: Further restrictions to be announced later today

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

The Health Minister says further restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19 will be announced this afternoon. The National Public Health Emergency team met this morning and has made a series of recommendations.

Marymount closed to visitors to give vulnerable patients 'as much protection as we can'

Marymount closed to visitors to give vulnerable patients 'as much protection as we can'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Marymount Hospice has been forced to close its doors to all visitors except in exceptional circumstances. The announcement from the Curraheen medical centre was made this morning on social media.

Health system will come under stress 'like we have never seen before'

Health system will come under stress 'like we have never seen before'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

THE chief executive of the HSE has warned that the health system will come under stress "like we have never seen before" as the Covid-19 crisis deepens. Ireland has recorded two more deaths among people who tested positive for Covid-19.

Simon Harris warning: Tougher restrictions may be needed

Simon Harris warning: Tougher restrictions may be needed

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Minister for Health Simon Harris has warned that further restrictions on movement could come into force if people continue to ignore advice about social distancing.

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'Every citizen practicing social distancing is doing their country a service': Warning against complacency as latest figures announced

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

The Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, warned against complacency as he announced there were 126 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the country today, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 683.

'A no-brainer to assist in whatever way I can': Why one UCC graduate is delighted to be on call for Ireland

'A no-brainer to assist in whatever way I can': Why one UCC graduate is delighted to be on call for Ireland

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

A CORK-based physiologist has said it was a “no-brainer” to answer Ireland’s call for frontline staff.

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More parking identified for Cork hospital staff

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Management at Cork University Hospital have sourced more than 220 additional free parking spaces to facilitate staff working during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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The calm before the storm; Taoiseach says 'we are all in this together'

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

ON what he described as a St Patrick’s Day like no other, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said now was the time for the nation to unite in the face of coronavirus, saying “we are all in this together”.

Cork education expert: Needs of homeless children must be prioritised at time of crisis

Cork education expert: Needs of homeless children must be prioritised at time of crisis

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

A CORK lecturer in Child Psychology and Early Years Education and Care has called on the government to consider the needs of homeless children amid the coronavirus outbreak which has seen schools close.

Thousands could get sick as Covid-19 crisis deepens

Thousands could get sick as Covid-19 crisis deepens

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

As the Department of Health confirmed another 54 cases of coronavirus in Ireland last night, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned that some 15,000 virus infections were expected by the end of the month.

Cases of coronavirus in Ireland to reach 15,000 by end of March; next week seen as crucial to slow the spread

Cases of coronavirus in Ireland to reach 15,000 by end of March; next week seen as crucial to slow the spread

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

New projections show we could be reporting more than 350 new daily cases of COVID-19 by Sunday.

Coronavirus latest: Second Irish death confirmed as total number of cases reaches 129

Coronavirus latest: Second Irish death confirmed as total number of cases reaches 129

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

A second person has died from Covid-19. The Department of Health has announced that a person in the east of the country has passed away. It also announced that there are 39 new cases bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 129.

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GPs preparing for sharp increase in Covid-19 cases as online referral tool launched

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

GPs across Cork and Ireland are expecting an “avalanche” of coronavirus cases in the coming days, according to a GP in West Cork.

SouthDoc to close multiple Cork centres as part of coronavirus contingency plan

SouthDoc to close multiple Cork centres as part of coronavirus contingency plan

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

SouthDoc, the out of hours GP service, is to close some clinics across Cork to focus care from seven centres as part of contingency plans to keep the service in operation.

‘Controlled’ situation at Bon Secours in Cork following coronavirus case

‘Controlled’ situation at Bon Secours in Cork following coronavirus case

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

The coronavirus situation at the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork is 'very controlled', according to hospital sources, after the hospital saw its first case of Covid-19.

90-year-old Cork man needed counselling over repeated traumatic experiences with overcrowded A&E

90-year-old Cork man needed counselling over repeated traumatic experiences with overcrowded A&E

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Repeated traumatic experiences in a Cork A&E has led to a 90-year-old man seeking counselling for the first time in his life.

Apple workers staying home amid rubella and coronavirus fears

Apple workers staying home amid rubella and coronavirus fears

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Apple staff who are feeling unwell are working from home in Cork amid fears of further rubella cases and concerns over the coronavirus.

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Patients in Cork with suspected mumps asked to stay home

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Cork people who suspect they may have the mumps have been urged to stay home and contact their GP by phone, amid fears Cork is in the midst of a mumps outbreak.

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Cork city GP diagnosing three cases of mumps every week

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

A CITY GP, who is diagnosing three cases of mumps a week on average, has warned that Cork is at the centre of a “significant outbreak”. Dr Nick Flynn, of Union Quay and MyCorkGP.

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High numbers waiting on beds in Cork hospitals this morning

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Almost 90 people on trolleys at Cork hospitals A staggering 89 admitted patients are waiting for beds at hospitals in Cork this morning.

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Coronavirus fears force Cork school to cancel ski trip to Italy

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

A secondary school in Cork has decided to cancel a school trip to Italy over fears someone could catch the coronavirus.

Mum of baby describes horror of seeing her child treated on floor of overcrowded Cork A&E

Mum of baby describes horror of seeing her child treated on floor of overcrowded Cork A&E

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

THE mum of a nine-month-old baby girl has described the chaos in Cork University Hospital A&E where her child was treated on the floor because of a lack of beds.

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Almost 1,500 on Cork trolleys in February

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

ALMOST 1,500 people were left languishing on trolleys or in wards waiting for hospital beds in Cork throughout February, it has been revealed.

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