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Western Australia's uptake of fourth COVID-19 booster second-lowest in the country

Health experts are concerned that slumping fourth-jab numbers in WA will lead to a spike in more severe cases like those that led to restrictions earlier in the pandemic.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

‘Significant increase’ in Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland

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

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Covid NI: Department of Health report 'significant increase' in infections since December

Both coronavirus and the flu are among factors contributing to pressures on the healthcare system

Belfast Live · Jan 6, 2023

Dublin brother of sister 'let down by State' angry at no further review of her end-of-life care

Elizabeth Canning had a long series of illnesses before she died in May

Dublin Live · Dec 30, 2022

Concern over antibiotics shortage due to Strep A outbreak

Due to the recent outbreak of Strep-A and the fear associated with it, patients and parents are “more inclined to attend early”

Dublin Live · Dec 28, 2022

Only £18m recouped by government from fraudulent PPE contracts

Liberal Democrats criticise ‘pitiful’ government efforts to reclaim wasted money

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Animal testing up 29% in Northern Ireland

62% of experiments causing severe or moderate suffering

Belfast Live · Dec 27, 2022

UN working group backs South Sudanese Australian mothers' concerns about treatment of youth

After a United Nations working group visit, African Australian mothers are calling for changes to government policies affecting their young people.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

NHS braced for ‘worst’ chaos ahead as strike knock-on effect hits hospitals

‘As this week’s strike action draws to a close, the disruption is far from over,’ NHS leaders warn

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

All the winners and losers as new junior ministers are announced and Brendan Griffin explains why he didn't take role

While it was widely suggested that Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond would be elevated to the ministerial ranks, he did not receive a promotion.

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022