Will Ireland’s schools continue to use pods?
Will schools continue using pods? NPHET has issued a new update about Ireland’s Covid-19 measures. Yesterday, Dr. Tony Holohan recommended an end to mask-wearing in all settings, except healthcare. NPHET has also given an update on Covid-19 measures in schools. Parents are conflicted about the end to mask-wearing in schools, but another measure has is […]
4 years ago
Majority of Covid restrictions to be lifted at 6am – here’s what little will remain
Nature is healing. The majority of Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland are set to be removed from 6am on Saturday as the new Nphet proposals are set to be agreed by Cabinet. The new rules will see limits on household visits, early closing time for hospitality and events, capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor events including […]
4 years ago
Concerts and pub restrictions are expected to be lifted this week
The curfew could be lifted early. Some of the country’s major restrictions are expected to be lifted later this week as Omicron infection rates continue to decline. As experts suspect the surge in infections has reached its peak, the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) are set to give Government ministers advice on rolling back […]
4 years ago
Children should avoid indoor parties, sleepovers and play dates, NPHET warns
New warning from NPHET urges kids to cut down on socialising. NPHET has urged parents to cut down on the amount of socialising children are doing. Children under 12 should avoid sleepovers, indoor celebrations, and more in a new warning from NPHET. It has advised parents not to send their children on playdates, to birthday […]
5 years ago
NPHET to consider mandatory masks for primary school children
“Please wear masks in primary schools” NPHET is set to discuss mandatory mask wearing for primary school pupils at its meeting today. The Covid-19 incidence rate is the highest in primary school children. According to reports, 5,374 coronavirus infections were confirmed in 5-12-year-olds. The current incidence rate in this cohort stands at 978. It is […]
5 years ago
Reduce your children’s social activities, NPHET warns parents
The 5-12-year-old group has the highest Covid incidence rate. NPHET has issued a warning to parents after a concerning rise in Covid cases. The worst outbreak is amongst children aged between 5 and 12. Parents have been advised to reduce their children’s social interactions. Speaking at yesterday’s NPHET conference, Dr. Ronan Glynn said parents need […]
5 years ago