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Robert Watt 'to tell TDs that he 'regrets' that Dr Tony Holohan will no longer take up Trinity College role'

Mr Watt and the Chief Medical Officer are set to face a grilling by TDs and Senators at the Dail’s Health Committee

Irish Mirror

Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts despite no experience in large-scale procurement

Private healthcare company Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts, despite having no experience in large-scale procurement, a Four Corners investigation reveals.

ABC News

South Africa is proposing plans to manage diseases like COVID. Why they're flawed

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the South African government published “special regulations” to contain the spread of the disease. These actions were taken under special powers granted by the Disaster Management Act.

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Department of Health to end daily publication of Covid-19 figures

Information on Covid-19 in Ireland will be regularly updated on the department’s data hub site

Irish Mirror

Former Florida surgeon general disputes state’s vaccine, transgender guidance

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scott Rivkees, the first Florida surgeon general appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, does not seem to agree with recent guidance from the department he once ran.

Tribune News Service

Department of Health issues poisonous mushroom warning for Victorians and their pets

Wild mushrooms are popping up across Victoria and eating them could put you and your four-legged pal at risk of serious illness or death.

ABC News

Review into Tony Holohan job fiasco expected by June

The controversy into the proposed secondment has resulted in Dr Holohan stating he will no longer take up the role at Trinity College.

Irish Mirror

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New Yorkers must mask up for mass transit despite end of national COVID travel mandate

NEW YORK — New York officials are taking matters into their own hands to keep masks mandated on public transit in the city after a Florida judge struck down a federal face-covering requirement as unconstitutional this week.

Tribune News Service

Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Another Measure For Psilocybin Working Group: What You Need To Know

A resolution requesting that Hawaii forms a psilocybin working group to study the therapeutic potential of the substance was approved by a state House committee, Marijuana Moment reported Friday. With a 5-0 vote in the House Health, Human Services and Homelessness Committee, the resolution from Hawaii Sen. Chris Lee (D) must now…

Benzinga

Medical regulator faces questions over board members’ links to drug firms

Concerns over potential conflicts of interest lead to calls for regulator’s policy to be strengthened

The Guardian - UK

Covid pandemic bonus: Frontline healthcare workers to get €1,000 'in next paycheque'

The €1,000 payment in recognition of their "unique role" during the Covid-19 pandemic was announced in January

Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly admits 'lessons need to be learnt' as he orders external report into Tony Holohan job fiasco

'The Department has accepted that the proposed arrangements should have been communicated earlier'

Irish Mirror

Maternal and child health nurse visits slashed in Melbourne's booming outer-west

Thousands of babies and mothers in Melbourne's outer west are missing out on regular health checks. A paediatrician says the visits are crucial for picking up early diagnosis of autism and developmental delay.

ABC News

Taoiseach says Tony Holohan job fiasco is 'regrettable' as report into controversy published

The Taoiseach confirmed that the appointment of Dr Tony Holohan to the position in Trinity College Dublin would have cost the Department of Health €2 million over 10 years

Irish Mirror

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Benzinga

New Psilocybin Research Bill In Oklahoma Would Allow Production Of Mushrooms, But No Decrim Moves Yet

Last Monday, an Oklahoma Senate committee approved a psilocybin research bill, which would allow for the cultivation and administration of the substance by some institutions, Marijuana Moment reported. However, an initial decriminalization provision had to be amended for the bill to pass. The legislation was presented by Sen. Daniel Pae…

Daily Mirror

UK Covid hotspots revealed as people testing for the virus plummet in one week

The latest Covid data show a huge 38.3 per cent week-on-week fall in people testing positive for the virus while hospitalisations have remained stable - but the number of tests has plummeted

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach speaks out on botched Tony Holohan Trinity job

Chief Medical Officer resigned amid the controversy that he ultimately was not responsible for

The Guardian - AU

Elective surgeries may soon be delayed due to staff shortages, Victorian hospital body says

Exclusive: Four health services already failing to meet nurse-to-patient ratios ahead of expected Covid surge

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XE Omicron: Symptoms reported by those being infected by new Covid strain

XE is a mutation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains

Belfast Live

XE Covid: Department of Health statement on Northern Ireland cases

XE is a mutation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains

Irish Mirror

Dr Tony Holohan's salary as he gets set to take up major job in Trinity amid wage confusion

The Chief Medical Officer will leave his role in July

Daily Mirror

UK's worst Covid hotspots revealed as hospitals 'full' and rates higher than 2020

New figures released today suggest one in 16 people had the virus in the last three weeks of March - the highest since research started in May 2020 - with Scotland and South West England recording the most infections

Irish Mirror

Dr Tony Holohan has 'questions to answer' over 'unusual' job switch

New move to Trinity Professor role will still see his salary paid by the taxpayer through the Department of Health

Daily Mirror

Rhinovirus: Doctor reveals three groups most at risk of falling sick from illness

The Department of Health have moved to ask people who are experiencing rhinovirus symptoms - similar to Covid-19 symptoms - to stay home and isolate, even if they have tested negative for coronavirus

Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly defends Dr Tony Holohan as he says 'we are lucky to have him' in new Trinity role

The Chief Medical Officer will step down from his role in the summer to join Trinity College as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership on July 1

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