Breda Smyth

Chief Medical Officer confirms third case of measles in Ireland

Chief Medical Officer confirms third case of measles in Ireland

A third person has been confirmed with measles in Ireland The news was confirmed by Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth, who is urging people to avail of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. While Ireland’s documented cases of measles have remained low, there have been outbreaks across Europe, sparking concerns that the disease could […]

2 years ago

Leo Varadkar warns public to mask up as Covid restrictions debate returns

Leo Varadkar warns public to mask up as Covid restrictions debate returns

Covid cases are on the rise once again. Winter is coming, so that means it’s cold, flu and, as has now been established, Covid season. While the overall urgency regarding Covid-19 has decreased significantly since the successful rollout of the vaccination programme, health officials continue to urge the public to be vigilant, particularly as the […]

4 years ago