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Young child dies of Strep A infection, health chiefs confirmed

Ã¢The news of a child death with Strep A will be worrying for parents"

Dublin Live · Dec 8, 2022

Calls for 'NPHET-style response' to Strep A virus after suspected death of Irish child as parents 'terrified'

'A knowledge vacuum is not what we need here at all'

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Former CMO Tony Holohan appointed to new role with lab 'at forefront of Covid-19 testing in Ireland'

Dr Holohan led Ireland's public health fight against Covid-19 as the head of NPHET

Irish Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

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Covid cases in Ireland appear to be falling again as Ireland weathers summer wave of Covid-19

Since NPHET was disbanded, the amount of data available has reduced and reports have become less frequent.

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Tony Holohan steps down as Chief Medical Officer after 14 years of service

Dr Holohan chaired NPHET and was hailed for his commitment and leadership during the pandemic

Dublin Live · Jul 1, 2022

New Covid advisory group set up in Ireland to replace NPHET with Dr Tony Holohan to take lead

Irish Mirror · Apr 8, 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

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Covid Ireland latest: Symptoms of rampant BA.2 variant, NPHET replacement and restrictions update

The spike in cases is leading to further discussions about whether further restrictions are warranted here

Irish Mirror · Mar 27, 2022

Could restrictions return in Ireland? The latest as new advice group to replace NPHET

“We don’t want to be turning on and off restrictions"

Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Covid Ireland: All the places you no longer have to wear a mask and the few where you must

The decision was made following advice from NPHET to lift the requirement to wear face masks in most public settings

Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

What is Irish nightlife like since the removal of Covid restrictions?

The dropping of the mask mandate will mean facemasks will no longer be mandatory after 28 February, the stand-down of NPHET, and protective measures in schools will be lifted

Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

Covid Ireland: Coalition leaders to meet as mask rules set to be lifted within days

It is expected that recommendations from NPHET on the mandatory wearing of masks will be accepted

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

Covid-19 Ireland: Major rule change to be announced next week on wearing facemasks

It comes after NPHET recommended the last of the Covid restrictions to be lifted by the end of this month

Dublin Live · Feb 20, 2022

Covid Ireland: Major rule change to be announced as Cabinet set to make final decision

The news comes after NPHET recommended the last of the Covid restrictions to be lifted

Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Feb 19, 2022

Covid Ireland: Prof Luke O'Neill gives mask wearing warning as decision on major rule change just days away

The Trinity College Immunology expert made the comments following a recommendation from NPHET that all remaining public health restrictions should be removed

Dublin Live · Feb 18, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin says NPHET to be disbanded

The news comes as Mr Martin confirmed that the law on the wearing of face masks will be scrapped on February 28

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

End of Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland and NPHET signalled by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly

Minister for Health paid tribute to Dr Tony Holohan and his team of almost 40 advisers who will now go back to the day jobs

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirms February 28 as date for end of masks law

NPHET gave the green light on Thursday night for the face masks rule to lapse

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Dublin Live · Feb 18, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin names date when mandatory wearing of face masks will be scrapped

Mr Martin was speaking after the latest letter from NPHET on Thursday night to Government recommended dropping the face mask rule for schools, public transport and workplaces

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

Leo Varadkar believes new 'culture' will see masks still worn even after mandate dropped

Government will soon drop the law on wearing facemasks, but it is the norm for people to wear them in Asian countries

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

'Likely day' for end of face masks in Ireland except for in one setting as Covid restrictions to end

Last of the main restrictions will be dropped by Government following NPHET giving the green light on Thursday

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Proposed date for end of face masks as NPHET and Government to make big Covid decision

It is understood that a move from mandatory to voluntary mask-wearing is to be proposed for a number of different sectors, awaiting approval from the Government.

Dublin Live · Feb 17, 2022

Covid-19 Ireland: NPHET 'agrees' to scrap most face mask rules as restrictions set to end

If the proposal is accepted by government, masks would no longer be required in shops, schools, public transport and offices

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

NPHET 'agrees' to change face mask rules as Ireland Covid restrictions set to end

Mr McGrath said we should “let the children smile” again in our schools.

Dublin Live · Feb 17, 2022

Covid-19 Ireland: Professor Luke O'Neill says mask-wearing on public transport should stay 'for definite'

NPHET are due to meet today to discuss lifting rules on mask-wearing

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