Category: Ireland
Breath samples better than nasal swabs to detect Covid-19
Breath samples have been shown to be more reliable than nasal swabs for detecting Covid-19, a new study published by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RSCI) has shown. More...
Ireland goes into Level 5 Covid lockdown for 6 weeks
Public to stay within 5km of home but people will be allowed to meet outdoors with one other household
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-restrictions-government-agrees-a-move-to-level-5-for-six-weeks-1.4384986 More...
Patients with a recent diagnosis of a mental illness have a seven-fold increased risk of Covid-19 infection
This makes a recent mental health diagnosis one of the strongest risk factors for coronavirus infection. More...
Ireland Government prepares move to coronavirus level 5 restrictions for six weeks
Schools to remain open and public to be asked to stay within 5km of home
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-restrictions-government-prepares-move-to-level-5-for-six-weeks-1.4384986 More...