Wednesday 20 January, 2021
A senior clinician has also been appointed to lead the rollout of the vaccine in the hospital.
The figures were confirmed by public health officials this evening.
A total of 1,110 Covid-19 deaths took place on 12 January 2021, according to government figures.
Around 100 medically trained personnel are expected to be deployed.
19 people were admitted to an ICU in the past 24 hours, and eight people were discharged.
England are due to gather for their pre-Six Nations camp next week.
Incoming US President Joe Biden focused on healing at a memorial for victims on the eve of his inauguration.
Wicklow principal Pádraig Murphy says some vulnerable children will need years of added support after this but it’s important to only open schools when safe to do so.
Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley said the safety of the Victorian community will not be compromised.
Seven cases of the virus were reported in the city today, including six in southern Daxing district.
The UK recorded a further 1,610 coronavirus deaths yesterday – the highest number reported on a single day.
Fórsa said its workers were genuinely fearful that a return to school was unsafe for students and staff.
The first health care worker in Ireland to get the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine also received her second dose.
The figures were confirmed by public health officials this evening.
Until today, the Beacon Hospital had been the only private hospital not to sign up to the deal.
Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald has called for a dedicated Vaccine Minister.
Trump said he would lift the travel ban on parts of Europe and Brazil.
“A largely hidden epidemic contributed to the global spread,” the expert panel found.
It comes a similar controversy at the Coombe Hospital was reported last night.
Stormont’s health minister warned the current pressures are likely to move to intensive care units in ten days’ time.
He is due to appear before Naas District Court tomorrow morning.
Over 77,000 vaccines have been administered in Ireland so far.
The chief executive of Lynk Ireland has said that complaints over mask wearing are a “two-way street”.
The latest figures were confirmed this evening.
Solson Payyappillil Saviour passed away over the weekend.
New research suggests why some people experience longer-lasting symptoms of the virus.
Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.
Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill described the situation as ‘regrettable’.
A total of 459,921 people will receive the payment this week.
4,000 people awaiting citizenship will be able to finish the process by the end of March.
Meath GAA legend Sean Boylan opens up on his terrifying experience with Covid-19.
The total number of people who have died now stands at 2,608.
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Current restrictions in place in the North mean that people must stay at home unless they have a “reasonable excuse”.
Clinical placements for most student nurses and midwives – due to start tomorrow – have been suspended.
The Pfizer plant in Belgium is working to increase capacity.
“A significant percentage of the population – in excess of 1 in 10 in some counties – is currently either a case or a close contact.”
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Health has said the health service is facing “unparalleled pressures”.
Common vaccine side effects, such as a fever, nausea and diarrhoea, may have contributed to the deaths, a health regulator said.
