Covid: Updated advice issued for schoolchildren on sleepovers
The latest Covid measures for children under 12. New advice has been issued for schoolchildren who have been on sleepovers. According to The Irish Times, children must isolate if they have had a sleepover with a positive Covid case. If a member of the household they were staying in tests positive then they must stay […]
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First Covid-related death in child under 15 recorded in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency confirmed the harrowing news this week. The first Covid-related death in a child under 15 years of age has been recorded in Northern Ireland. Over 3,000 lives have been lost to COVID-19 in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic. They stated, “The latest week’s registration figures include […]
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Covid-19 registration portal now open for 16-17 year olds
“Now it’s their turn to be protected.” Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that 16 and 17-years-old can now register for their COVID-19 vaccine. “Registration for those age 16 and 17 for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment will start tomorrow, Tuesday.” “It’s important that we continue to get as many of our population vaccinated as […]
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Minister reassures parents that full school reopening is planned
“These measures protect pupils, their parents, and school staff.” Minister for Education Norma Foley has stressed that re-opening schools fully is a top priority for the government. She said the current plan is for schools to open fully in September. Parents have expressed their concerns about the re-opening of schools as cases continue to rise […]
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“We know that Delta transmission among children can happen” – Tony Holohan issues fresh warning to parents
“It’s safer not to bring your children into indoor dining.” Dr. Tony Holohan has issued a stark warning to parents as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ireland. It is believed the Delta variant now accounts for at least 80% of cases in the Republic of Ireland. NPHET confirmed an additional 783 cases last night. […]
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Indoor dining plans set to include children when dining with vaccinated adults
Indoor dining to re-open later this month Unvaccinated children will be allowed to dine indoors if accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult, a junior minister has confirmed. Indoor dining is finally set to open later this month after the Delta variant halted re-opening plans. According to Newstalk, Minister of State Niall Collins stated that children are […]
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