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Covid Ireland: Leo Varadkar says people under 55 with symptoms don't need a PCR or antigen test

It comes as the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has been asked to review whether people who are Covid positive need to isolate for seven days or if the isolation period can be shortened.

Irish Mirror · Apr 1, 2022

Covid emergency powers stop today - What it means for Irish people from face masks to travel

The powers allowed the Government to impose legal restrictions concerning Covid

Irish Mirror · Apr 1, 2022

Leo Varadkar tells RTE Prime Time viewers face masks will NOT be made mandatory again as they ‘won’t make a huge difference’

The Tanaiste confirmed the government would not be mandating any new public health restrictions including masks

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

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Major change to Ireland's Covid rules being considered as Tony Holohan gives update on face masks

A source said that the CMO said it appears we are now at the peak of the current Covid surge and admissions to hospital should begin to fall

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 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

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Are more Covid lockdowns and restrictions coming for Ireland and the world? Everything we know as experts worry

Immunology experts, the WHO and government leaders have all voiced concern in recent days about the Covid surge

Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan's last update on Covid before leaving CMO role as surge in cases causes concern

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan issued an ominous warning last month

Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022

Irish news in short - Met Eireann confirm weather change, another price hike and Covid latest

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Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 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

Tony Holohan praised for 'outstanding service' as he steps down as CMO after two decades

Dr Holohan, who has been CMO at the Department of Health since 2008, is stepping down to take up a new job as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership at Trinity College Dublin from July

Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Tony Holohan to step down as chief medical officer

Dr Holohan became one of the best known figures in Ireland overnight when the pandemic struck.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan to step down as Chief Medical Officer

Dr Holohan, who led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, will be taking up a new position at Trinity College

Dublin Live · Mar 25, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Tony Holohan to stand down as Chief Medical Officer as he's given 'exciting' job at Trinity College

Dr Holohan will begin the role on July 1, having served as CMO since the summer of 2008.

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 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

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

New Covid variant already in Ireland as public warned to be aware of BA2 symptoms

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan issued an ominous warning last month that the latest strain “may be dominant by the last week in February”

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Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Leo Varadkar insists Ireland will not turn Covid restrictions 'on and off'

Leo Varadkar said any advice about additional public health measures being rolled out would have to come from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan

Irish Mirror · Mar 16, 2022

Covid Ireland: Surge in cases likely down to new variant after ominous Tony Holohan warning

An expert has warned that a new variant of Covid-19 is one of most infectious diseases the world has ever seen

Dublin Live · Feb 21, 2022

Covid-19 booster vaccine to be offered to children aged 12 to 15

It comes after Minister Donnelly accepted recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) to Dr Tony Holohan.

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

Covid Ireland: Stephen Donnelly confirms booster vaccines to be offered to children aged 12 to 15

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has accepted the new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) to Dr Tony Holohan

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Covid Ireland: Mask rules set to change in settings such as schools as NPHET to hold crunch talks

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan as well as other public health officials will meet on Thursday afternoon

Irish Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

Covid Ireland: The latest on when all restrictions could be lifted as NPHET to meet

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan will join other NPHET members on Thursday

Irish Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

When will Ireland be free of all Covid rules? Dr Tony Holohan and government decision coming very soon

NPHET will meet on February 17 to discuss the impact an easing of restrictions will have on the country

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