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Father and son lose latest round in court battle against €2,000 Covid fines that started with Dublin Airport trip
Coronavirus
They were stopped at Dublin Airport by a garda and launched court proceedings instead of paying up
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Crowds protesting hantavirus ship arrival in Tenerife say 'you don't fool us'
Spain
Hantaviruses are normally carried by rodents that can cause severe symptoms in humans
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Covid nursing home deaths: Families launch landmark legal action
Coronavirus
It is understood this is one of the first cases to come before the courts in relation to a death in a nursing home during the Covid pandemic
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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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Major Covid mistake highlighted as ex WHO chief warns of key issue for next pandemic
Coronavirus Ireland
Former WHO chief, Sligo-born Dr Michael J Ryan, has warned that a key mistake during Covid must be addressed before the next pandemic.
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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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Meningitis B survivor who 'blacked out' anxious about return to normal life
Meningitis
Keeleigh Goodwin was so sick she blacked out and fell unconscious on her bathroom floor
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Covid-19 immunity likely to lower risk of another pandemic, study finds
Coronavirus
Researchers said Covid-19 immunity, whether from infections during the pandemic or vaccinations, could even provide a "biological barrier" against sarbecoviruses that have not been discovered yet
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Cork family settles High Court action over mum's Covid-19 death: 'We did it in her memory'
Coronavirus
This is the first case to come before the courts in relation to a person contracting the virus during the Covid pandemic
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'Pandemic potential' alert over new bat virus with no vaccine or treatment
Health
A bat-borne, brain-swelling disease with 'pandemic potential' has put the world on high alert. Here's everything you need to know about Nipah virus.
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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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Investigation launched into €700,000 in special Covid recognition payments to frontline healthcare workers
Coronavirus
The HSE said all the money had been recouped apart from 63 cases which remain under investigation
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Man who assaulted garda with e-bike during lockdown learns his fate
Coronavirus
Corey Plunkett swung the e-bike at the garda who was trying to disperse a number of men
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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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Health officials issue 'you must avoid' warning to anyone with common Covid symptom
Coronavirus
A warning has been issued to anyone suffering from a common Covid symptom, as not following the advice can cause further issues
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Father and son lose bid to swerve 'unfair' €2k Covid fine for travelling to Dublin Airport
Coronavirus
Nicolae and Florin Mazarache, of Clondalkin, Dublin, were travelling to Spain chose not to pay the fixed penalty but instead brought judicial review proceedings.
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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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Expert pinpoints two major symptoms of new strain of Covid-19 amid surge in Irish cases
Coronavirus
A new strain of Covid has been circulating this autumn and an expert has pointed out two symptoms that has been prominent in those affected
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Health expert reveals 'telltale' symptoms of new Covid variant as cases surge across Ireland
Coronavirus
As cases of the new Covid variant, known as Stratus, are surging across the country, a health expert has warned of the two 'telltale' symptoms to be aware of
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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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Inquiry hears GP 'crossed the line' with social media criticism of government Covid-19 restrictions
Coronavirus
Marcus de Brun claimed at an inquiry into his criticism of Covid-19 restrictions that there has been “a degree of collusion” to frame evidence against him
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Conduct of GP critical of government Covid-19 measures was 'disgraceful and dishonourable', inquiry hears
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A fitness-to-practise hearing heard that Dr Marcus De Brun, who is facing ten allegations of professional misconduct, was critical of “virtually every aspect of the State’s response to the pandemic”
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