Mary Horgan

Articles related to Prof Mary Horgan who was appointed interim Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in June 2024

‘There aren’t enough good people out there’: Why can’t the HSE find more staff?

Young staff emigrating and older staff retiring early part of complex chain of problems

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 04:55

Tony Holohan to chair new Covid Advisory Group to replace Nphet

New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 19:54

Can antigen tests properly detect Omicron?

Could rapid antigen tests be missing some cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19?

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 19:00

Omicron wave of Covid-19 cases set to peak within a week or so, Varadkar says

Ireland likely to 'overcome' Omicron wave more quickly than earlier waves, says Tánaiste

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 05:01

Restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men to be eased next year

Men who have sex with men currently have to wait one year before giving blood

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 13:47

HSE plans Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 as EU regulator approves use

Special vaccines are not expected to arrive in Ireland until December 20th

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 17:39

Q&A: How the new antigen test system will work for close contacts

Rapid tests can be completed at home with results in 15 minutes

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 20:00

Doctors warn of ‘fairly rough winter’ ahead due to Covid-19

Dr Mike Ryan says not enough immunity in populations to prevent virus spreading

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 13:16

Misconceptions about meaning of antigen results widespread, report finds

Almost half think person with Covid symptoms does not have to isolate if rapid test result negative

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 13:09

Q&A: How do I know the antigen testing kit I’m buying is reliable?

Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 11:24

Q&A: Who can dine indoors and how will it be regulated?

Legislation on reopening to go to Dáil on Tuesday . . . here’s what you need to know

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 08:54

Martin concerned at ‘free for all’ developing in UK amid Delta variant

Use of antigen testing on a ‘population wide basis’ is under consideration, says Martin

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 17:51

Coronavirus could be with us for many years, says vaccine creator

‘It may end up like flu ... you might have the flu vaccine at the same time as the Covid vaccine’

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 18:42

‘Close contacts’ row spells testing times for the GAA

War of words between counties a reminder Covid restrictions are not like sports rules

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Wide use of rapid Covid tests recommended by expert group, but members are split

‘Majority report’ is in favour of mass rollout of antigen tests, possibly in schools by September

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 16:11

Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 624 cases reported in State

Nphet member Dr Mary Horgan urges public to ‘think before they travel’ over Easter

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 18:25

Donnelly promises to publish report on use of rapid antigen testing ‘soon’

Report expected to green-light use of Covid test to monitor outbreaks

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 13:45

Public health measures still required after vaccinations, says Fauci

US infectious diseases expert urges caution over ‘plateau’ in cases, at Dublin online event

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 17:49

GAA postpones decision on return date for intercounty squad training

Covid advisory group will reconvene in mid-February to consider the matter

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 23:08

Nphet gets three new members to boost infectious disease, scientific resources

Professors Mary Horgan, Karina Butler and Mark Ferguson added to State’s Covid-19 policy advisory body

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 20:03

GP representative added to coronavirus vaccination body

Vaccination rate of 70% required in population to achieve results, says professor

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 18:08

Covid is not just for Christmas, so why the political short-termism?

A return to some version of Level 3 for the festive period risks undoing recent progress

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 00:53

Dropping Covid-19 positivity rates give grounds for hope, says HSE boss

Paul Reid believes early trends should give everybody ‘encouragement’

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 21:55

GAA’s Covid Advisory Group considering GPA demand for universal testing

Support for championship going ahead ‘will need to be reconsidered’ if demands not met

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 18:45

Seán Moran: Let’s leave the confusion aside and enjoy this All-Ireland

Misinformation and conflicting statements on elite sport have not helped anyone

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 06:30

Investment in more detailed contact tracing needed to reveal key Covid-19 trends

NPHET official cites ‘international evidence’ for restaurants’ role in spreading virus

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 02:18

GAA reiterates its commitment to following Nphet guidelines

Cases rise in Kildare, Laois and Offaly and views differ on how GAA should respond

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 16:26

GAA Covid-19 adviser describes risks of return to play as ‘very, very low’

Prof Mary Horgan says benefits of return of Cúl Camps outweigh small risk factor

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:50

Explainer: What can the over-70s do from Monday’s reopening phase?

Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 02:14

GAA confident that crowds will play a part when intercounty action resumes

Timeline starts to take shape with championship return set for mid-October

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

Will healthcare prove a popular choice?

Covid-19 might persuade more students to opt for healthcare courses

Tue May 26 2020 - 07:38

Like HIV, Covid-19 affecting most marginalised, says leading consultant

Prof Mary Horgan, who worked with Aids victims in US, cautions against stigmatising

Wed May 20 2020 - 01:36

Rugby players will face daily screening as part of return protocols

World Rugby says wearing of masks and gloves at training not deemed essential

Tue May 05 2020 - 20:00

So who is immune to Covid-19, and how can we tell?

Experts say about 70% of us must have immunity before we can lead normal lives

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 06:01