# Outbreak
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This year
2024
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
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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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6 Feb
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All time
Outbreak
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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
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monkeypox
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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
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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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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
'The situation is serious. There's a big infection' - Conte confirms 13 Covid cases at Spurs
8 Dec 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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Outbreak
Eight new Covid-19 cases and lockdown extension for O'Gara's La Rochelle
15 Jan 2021
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Outbreak
Second postponement in a week for Aston Villa as Everton match falls victim to Covid-19
14 Jan 2021
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Killorglin
Students at Kerry school advised to stay at home up until 30 December after 17 Covid cases confirmed
16 Dec 2020
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