"When we step off that bus on March 11, it will feel like we never left.” 

The HSE said that the vaccines for young children will be available from Monday.

There were 647 Covid-19 cases (PCR) in Cork in the 14 days up to midnight on January 16

Figures released by the CSO show that across the country, rates of uptake for Booster 2 ranged from 8% to 33%, up to the end of November 2022

Flu was already at levels that made this winter ‘an exceptional season’, the HSE said.

A two-day online auction of over 1,100 lots is expected to generate in excess of €200,000

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On January 5 there were 374 patients in hospital with confirmed Covid-19, up from 226 in December.

It comes as Cork University Hospital (CUH) recorded the highest number of Covid-19 admissions across the country for the third consecutive day.

The Serbian has refused to get vaccinated and was detained in an immigration hotel on arrival in Australia 12 months ago.

People within the age bracket are invited to register for a booster shot on HSE.ie

There has also been an uptick in admissions for flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

“This year is different in that it’s the first year in a few years where there’s a very high level of mixing of people and peoples’ immunity, particularly younger children, haven’t been exposed to these before also.” 

Leo Varadkar, who had a scheduled meeting with HSE management on Friday, said overtime should also be used to minimise the suffering and inconvenience to patients

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Margaret Brown, from Sandycove in Dublin, has been organising the festive feast since 1986 after she and her late mother witnessed people at a scout hall eating lumpy soup and cold meat huddled around a gas-fired heater in a bid to keep warm.

Scientists have, however, advised the risk to consumers remains very low.

The EU Commission president was speaking during a two-day visit to Dublin.

Ursula von der Leyen made her comments on the steps of Government Buildings in Dublin, where she was meeting Irish premier Micheal Martin.

The figures were published by the Central Statistics Office in its Labour Market analysis.

International Consolidated Airlines Group reported operating profits of €1.2 billion in the three months to September 30th

As of 8pm on Thursday, there were two Covid-19-positive patients in the ICU at CUH.

“Mr Hannon selected a mirror and was insistent on purchasing it despite being informed it was not available for purchase." 

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Dr Holohan will take up the role of Chair on the firm's Medical Advisory Board. 

A study into the long-term effects on patients in Scotland found those who were older, female or from deprived communities were more likely to be affected

Adrienne Rodgers, the council’s director of community, culture and placemaking, explained that the Community Response Forum has continued to meet throughout 2022 “as an inter-agency forum focused on the support needs of the most vulnerable families and individuals in our city, and has been meeting fortnightly since March”.

About 1.2 million visitors to Qatar are expected for the tournament, which starts on November 20th

The DUP’s Edwin Poots said his party’s ministers would be writing to Robin Swann to oppose the extension of the powers.

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Independent TD Denis Naughten called on the Taoiseach to ‘act now’ to address the care needs of those with symptoms.

Ryanair last week flew an average of over 3,000 flights a day, almost double that of its next largest rival easyJet

Healthcare workers are also being asked to make an appointment for a booster dose.

Most Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and many older people are nervous as a result, or depressed because of what they suffered in lockdown

The HSE's national lead on Covid-19 test and tracing said there were between 150,000 to 200,000 people in the Republic who have not been vaccinated.

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An appointment can be booked at vaccination clinics.

The HSE and Children’s Health Ireland will also shortly be inviting, through their parents, children aged five to 11 who are immunocompromised and now due to have their first booster.

Death certificates listed 4.2 conditions on average per person who died from Covid-19

People aged over 60 and pregnant women will begin receiving their second booster vaccine against Covid-19 from Monday.

The total number of coronavirus-linked fatalities recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has now reached 4,785.

There were no Covid-19 deaths in Cork amongst anyone aged below 35 years of age

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The Good Morning Britain presenter thanked the NHS staff who had been treating her husband in intensive care.

Figures also shed light on the volume of people who have now received additional doses of the vaccine. 

The Central Statistics Office has released its latest figures for different age groups and sectors.

According to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, 3,011 cases —confirmed by PCR test — were reported in the 14-day period, in the city and county

Second boosters are being recommended for a number of groups of people with third boosters recommended for over 65s. 

The outbreaks were reported across a range of settings