The memoir will focus heavily on Dr. Holohan’s role in Ireland’s pandemic response. Former chief medical officer for the HSE, Dr. Tony Holohan, who led Ireland’s response for much of the Covid-19 pandemic, will publish a memoir later this year. The book, entitled We Need to Talk, will be released on September 21st, and will […]
2 years ago
Covid-19 cases are on the rise, though Government officials continue to insist restrictions will not return. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan is not of the opinion that restrictions designed to tackle Covid-19 should return, despite a visible spike in cases across Ireland. That sentiment was expressed by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at a party meeting on […]
4 years ago
The drugs are used in the treatment of high-risk people. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is seeking Government approval for the purchase of Covid antiviral pills worth €90 million. Minister Donnelly will discuss the topic at today’s Cabinet meeting, RTÉ reports. These new antiviral pills for Covid are used in the treatment of high-risk adults. […]
4 years ago
“Keep your contacts as low as possible in order to protect those around you.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has urged the public to try and only meet people this week who they will spend Christmas Day with. The CMO made the comment as 5,279 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland. […]
4 years ago
The Taoiseach is expected to address the nation on Friday. Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan has insisted that people can still have “a social Christmas” despite the onset of imminent new Covid-related restrictions. The National Public Health and Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended fresh measures to Government, including a proposed […]
4 years ago
The Government is set to meet on Friday to consider the proposals. The National Public Health and Emergency Team has called for a 5pm curfew for pubs and restaurants as part of new recommendations issued to Government. If approved, the 5pm closing time would come into effect from Monday, 20 December. Cabinet is expected to […]
4 years ago