The Irish Times

Confirmed monkeypox cases in UK more than double to 57

British health authorities offering smallpox vaccine to close contacts of those affected

Mon May 23 2022 - 07:53

Let’s talk about acceptable Covid death rates before restrictions kick in

Debate about economic restrictions versus Covid suffering has been shirked in Ireland

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 05:15

Merck’s experimental Covid pill should be accompanied by other treatments - expert

Company’s molnupiravir pill has been hailed as potential breakthrough

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 07:58

Coronavirus: UK records sixth consecutive fall in daily case numbers

Downing Street warns decrease in figures could be reversed as impact of reopening felt

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 19:10

Covid-19 originated naturally and not in lab, virologists conclude

Multiple opportunities existed in Wuhan animal markets for ‘spillover into humans’

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 19:11

Prospect of UK sharing vaccines with State many, many weeks away, says Coveney

Minister believes ‘politics being played’ in report of British offer to export 3.7m doses

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 15:15

Conservatives could pay political price for any slowdown in vaccine rollout

London Letter: Tory expert sees link between those vaccinated and party’s rise in polls

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 20:18

UK government defends Covid-19 vaccine supply as Scotland plans to scale back rollout

Downing Street says Britain still on course to offer first dose to all over-70s by next week

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 20:42

Covid-19 lockdown in England could be extended, says Gove

New measures may continue beyond four weeks if cases do not reduce significantly

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 13:11

Oxford Covid trial pause a reminder of huge challenges in race for vaccines

Pharma industry trying to pull off unprecedented feat

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 10:50

Britain faces ‘dangerous moment’ as Covid-19 lockdown set to ease

Public asked not to ‘tear the pants out of it’ and go further on Monday than guidance allows

Sun May 31 2020 - 07:42

Concern among UK advisers at plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions

Warning that lack of tracing system means rise in infections will take time to be spotted

Sat May 30 2020 - 17:45

Containment vs economics: how will we strike a balance?

Coronavirus restrictions of some sort or another are going to be with us for months

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 04:26

UK death toll’s ‘plateau’ could last weeks, says scientific adviser

Some 11,329 people have died from the virus in hospitals, including 717 deaths on Monday

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 19:16

Ugandan government asks citizens to report signs of Ebola

Boy (5) and grandmother die after crossing into country from DRC

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 20:18

DR Congo confirms further Ebola cases in city of Mbandaka

News raises fears of disease spreading as number of cases hits 45, including 25 deaths

Fri May 18 2018 - 20:01

Britain approves the creation of ‘three-parent’ babies

New IVF treatment is designed to help families with mitochondrial diseases

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 19:45

Guarded welcome for Mark Zuckerberg’s $3bn health pledge

Questions raised about use of limited company to house initiative

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 14:36

‘Remarkable’ Ebola vaccine shows 100% protection

Vaccine has been tested on 4,000 people

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 14:08