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Outbreak

HPAI

England introduces preventative measures after multiple bird flu cases detected across the country

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Irish aid agencies monitor mystery illness that has killed 143 people in south west DR of Congo

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All elephants at Dublin Zoo have recovered following outbreak of deadly virus

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WHO

World Health Organisation declares mpox a global public health emergency

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latest figures

Measles: 81 cases and 13 outbreaks confirmed in Ireland so far this year

8 Aug 2024

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HPSC

Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland

Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.

Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles

The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February

Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles

Órla Ryan

8 Feb 2024

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Measles

Donnelly to tell Cabinet probability of introduction and spread of measles in Ireland is high

There have been increasing numbers of measles cases notified in Europe since the beginning of 2023.

MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland is currently below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended target uptake.

The HSE is exploring developing a proposal for an MMR catch-up programme in Leaving Cert pupils.

It may also expand to college students.

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mpox

WHO to rename monkeypox to 'mpox' to reduce prejudice and stigma

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Outbreak

Health probe underway into increase in E. Coli cases in Mid-West HSE area

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Outbreak

Monkeypox: Around 600 people to receive vaccine during first phase of wider rollout

Updated 17 Aug 2022

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pandemic

Four in five Covid-19 deaths had at least three medical conditions involved

16 Aug 2022

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monkeypox

'Not the only transmission route': Calling monkeypox an STI may create false sense of security

14 Aug 2022

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POLIO

Polio detected in NYC’s sewage, suggesting virus circulating

12 Aug 2022

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monkeypox

Number of Irish monkeypox cases rises to 101

10 Aug 2022

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Outbreak

Spain reports second monkeypox-linked death

Updated 30 Jul 2022

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pandemic

Current Covid wave has peaked but hospital capacity remains under pressure, says CMO

26 Jul 2022

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Outbreak

EU medicines agency recommends use of smallpox vaccine against monkeypox

22 Jul 2022

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alarm bell

WHO to decide whether monkeypox is global health emergency

21 Jul 2022

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Outbreak

Recent decline in childhood vaccinations reaching crisis point, UN says

15 Jul 2022

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Outbreak

28 cases of monkeypox have been detected in Ireland

23 Jun 2022

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Outbreak

Nine cases of monkeypox have been detected in Ireland

10 Jun 2022

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Hepatitis

Mystery hepatitis cases spread to Ireland and other EU nations from Britain

19 Apr 2022

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Cryptosporidium

Concerns raised by public health officials following Cryptosporidium outbreak in Mid-West

5 Apr 2022

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Outbreak

Millions locked down as China wrestles worst virus outbreak in two years

14 Mar 2022

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Outbreak

Hong Kong Covid outbreak sees patients being treated on beds outside hospital

17 Feb 2022

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Outbreak

Liverpool request Arsenal cup postponement due to Covid cases

Updated 4 Jan 2022

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another one bites the dust

Newcastle's Premier League match away to Southampton is off due to Covid-19 cases and injuries

31 Dec 2021

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La Liga

Simeone and Griezmann test positive at Atleti, Barca's Covid outbreak rises to 10 players

30 Dec 2021

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Called Off

Covid outbreak forces Saracens to forfeit European Challenge Cup clash with Pau

15 Dec 2021

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Outbreak

Manchester United latest Premier League club hit by Covid cases

12 Dec 2021

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Outbreak

'The situation is serious. There's a big infection' - Conte confirms 13 Covid cases at Spurs

8 Dec 2021

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Setback

Tottenham hit by Covid-19 outbreak as players and staff test positive

7 Dec 2021

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Rising

China mass testing shows Covid-19 cases at six-month high

4 Aug 2021

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Outbreak

Captain Kolisi among latest Covid positives but Springboks resume training

11 Jul 2021

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Tourists

Fresh concerns for Lions tour after three Covid cases in Springboks camp

27 Jun 2021

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Limerick

'Frustration' as Leaving Cert students in Limerick to miss written exams due to Covid outbreak

5 Jun 2021

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Coronavirus

'Serious concerns' over rapid Covid-19 increase after social gatherings in Limerick

22 May 2021

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Leixlip

'Approximately 70 cases' identified in Covid-19 outbreak at Intel construction site

22 Apr 2021

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covid-19 outbreak

UL to start high visibility patrols on campus after a spike in Covid-19 cases

25 Feb 2021

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Auckland

New Zealand's largest city enters snap lockdown as UK variant found

15 Feb 2021

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