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Boy knocked off bike by car beyond 2km limit during Covid pandemic settles court action for €4.2m
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The High Court heard that the driver was 28 kilometres from his home address when there was a two-kilometre limit imposed by the government
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Scientists detect new Covid strain in airplane toilets as it becomes dominant in Ireland
Coronavirus Ireland
Experts are tracking the spread of the BA.3.2 Cicada Covid variant, which is now dominant in Ireland, using unusual methods like airplane wastewater testing.
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Covid Cicada variant confirmed in Ireland as unusual symptoms begin to emerge
Coronavirus Ireland
The Covid 'Cicada' variant has been confirmed in Ireland and is now dominant, with experts warning about the symptoms to watch out for.
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'You really hurt me' - Husband jailed for raping wife during Covid-19 lockdown
Courts
The man cannot be named to protect the victim's identity
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Scientists think they have finally found the answer to long Covid mystery
Health
Researchers have discovered strange structures in the blood that may help explain persistent symptoms
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Major sign you've caught flu and not Covid that everyone should know
Flu
Health experts are warning of a potential 'tripledemic' in Ireland this winter, with cases of flu, Covid and RSV on the rise.
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HSE says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent medical help
Coronavirus Ireland
The HSE is warning people in Ireland to seek urgent medical help if certain Covid symptoms worsen.
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HSE issues 48 hour Covid warning as doctor shares exact order symptoms show up
Coronavirus Ireland
The HSE has issued a 48 hour Covid warning as cases continue to rise in Ireland, while a doctor has revealed how symptoms from the new Stratus variant tend to appear first.
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Major sign you've caught new Covid strain and NOT flu as 'tripledemic' warning issued
Coronavirus Ireland
A new Covid strain called Stratus is spreading in Ireland, leaving many unsure if their symptoms are Covid, flu or a cold.
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Nurse who 'died and saw Hell' says it was worse than she ever imagined
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Bridgette Candace says she underwent a near-death experience where she witnessed appalling tortures that were repeated over and over again, administered by demons that resembled ancient Egyptian gods
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Covid Ireland: Exact order symptoms of new strain show up as doctor issues warning
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A doctor has said that a fast spreading new Covid variant in Ireland, known as Stratus or XFG, causes a distinctive pattern of symptoms.
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Strange Covid symptoms from new strain could leave your stomach bloated
Coronavirus Ireland
A new Covid variant spreading fast in Ireland, known as Stratus or XFG, is driving a surge in cases and causing unusual early symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating and acid reflux.
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Covid symptoms: The sneaky sign of new variant nearly everyone is ignoring right now
Coronavirus Ireland
Despite a recent drop in cases, experts warn that the fast spreading Stratus variant is causing subtle symptoms that many people could easily miss.
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Covid Ireland: Symptoms shifting again as September 2025 isolation rules explained
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland has recorded 571 new Covid cases in the past week as the fast-spreading Stratus variant takes hold.
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Caoimhin Kelleher highlights massive change four years on from his debut against Hungary
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland’s World Cup qualification bid begins on Saturday with a game against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium, and the Brentford goalkeeper is confident.
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The Covid symptom everyone is missing as 545 new cases hit Ireland
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland is seeing a sharp rise in Covid cases, with 545 new infections last week largely driven by the fast-spreading XFG Stratus variant.
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The 18 Covid symptoms everyone in Ireland must know as infections explode nationwide
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland is experiencing a sharp surge in Covid cases driven by the fast-spreading XFG Stratus variant which can cause subtle symptoms that are easy to miss.
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Covid symptoms you can't ignore as supercharged variant now behind nearly every case
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland is seeing a rise in Covid cases linked to the fast-spreading XFG Stratus variant, now behind nearly every confirmed case, with subtle symptoms making it easier to go undetected.
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Oasis fans hit with Covid 'superspreader' warning ahead of Dublin gigs
Oasis
With Oasis's concerts in Croke Park, Dublin just days away, fans are being warned that Covid is still spreading.
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Covid Ireland: New figures show 6 counties where cases are highest right now
Coronavirus Ireland
New figures show a sharp rise in Covid cases across Ireland, with six counties worst hit and the fast-spreading XFG Stratus variant now behind more than half of all confirmed cases.
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Covid Ireland: The sneaky symptoms of new variant behind 175 case surge in just one week
Coronavirus Ireland
A rapid rise in Covid cases in Ireland is being linked to the fast spreading XFG variant, also called Stratus, which brings subtle early symptoms.
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New Covid variant in Ireland sparks warning over unusual symptoms
Coronavirus Ireland
A new Covid variant called Stratus that's being linked to unusual symptoms has been confirmed in Ireland.
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Symptoms of latest Covid variant to hit Ireland identified - 'Vigilance is key'
Coronavirus Ireland
The new Covid-19 strain - NB.1.8.1 - has been confirmed in Ireland
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New Covid strain symptoms are 'different' from usual as Irish told to stay at home if unwell
Coronavirus Ireland
New Covid strain, NB.1.8.1, has been confirmed in Ireland and the HSE is urging anyone with symptoms to stay at home until 48 hours after they have passed.
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