As a UK study shows that people in black, Asian and minority ethnic groups are at greater risk of dying from the virus, we owe it to our minority communities in Ireland to find out more about how they are being affected

While in opposition, the Minister for Health had criticised aspects of the proposal for a private outpatient clinic at the €1.7bn National Children’s Hospital

Mary Bartley-Meehan’s solicitor says she rejects the claim that was issued on behalf of former health minister Simon Harris, which said Hiqa had engaged with the family

No government can be expected to get everything right on Covid-19, but the authorities have no margin for error on this one

The Covid Tracker app has already been downloaded more than one million times

Since the pandemic began, the R0 number has been pored over on a daily basis by medics and the media. Whenever it rises to 1 or more, alarm ensues. But just how effective is it at telling us the rate of coronavirus infection?

The Private Hospital Association is claiming that some of its members have been hugely underpaid by the state

The extent of the psychological fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has yet to fully show itself, but some experts warn that forecasts of a tsunami of new referrals are premature

Pitting one against the other makes no sense, because they are tied together on the same side of the scales

Public health officials say privately that major preparations are under way for ‘a Covid-19 winter’ with a resurgence of the virus

Andrea Horan, owner of Tropical Popical nail salon and Bob Johnston, owner of The Gutter Bookshop, discuss their businesses reopening and reveal how they have fared since lockdown

While Covid-19 wreaked devastation in nursing homes, it had a much smaller impact on those being cared for at home – something the incoming government should consider when developing its policy

University of Oxford research claims that Ireland is also less prepared than many European countries to exit restrictions imposed during global pandemic

Turn2me is hoping to cater for those who cannot physically access counselling due to Covid-19

Private healthcare providers with newer buildings will have advantages over older private hospitals, which face real challenges from Covid-19

In an email, John Hurley told staff that the healthcare sector would not escape the full impact of a recession

With visas suspended, green cards paused and the coronavirus surging in numerous US states, Bruce Morrison, former Democratic congressman, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent for the Business Post, join Nadine O'Regan to discuss the harsh realities at play in America.

As the country emerges from lockdown, many Irish people are anxious, stressed or traumatised, and the cost of not helping them now could be significant

Coronavirus infections in areas that appeared to have ‘crushed the curve’ raise fears of a second wave as travel restrictions are lifted

Despite a lack of guarantees around reinfection, customers believe results could be useful for ‘immunity passports’