It is not a month since our first case of COVID19 and our country has changed beyond what we could imagine with closedown of our streets and towns. Neither could we have imagined how we would have come together as one people to fight this. Dá fhad an óiche, tagann an lá arís.
Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland
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- On Dr Tony Holohan’s last day as @CMOIreland, I want to acknowledge his leadership, courage and commitment throughout his tenure and the clarity he brought at a time of fear and uncertainty. This involved great personal sacrifice for him and his family. Tá muid faoi chomaoin aige
- CNM Deborah Cross administers first vaccine in Ireland to the inspirational Annie Lynch from the Liberties in St James’s Hospital today. Céim mór chun tosaigh.
- Ailish Grant, Physio, Sth Tipp UH, providing respiratory support to patient over Christmas. >200 patients today are receiving such care outside ICU,many with COVID19. Vaccination protects against severe disease. Help protect yourself,your communities and your hospitals. @WeHSCPs
- Sarah Murphy and her sister Louise, both CNM II, along with SpR Mícheál Sheehan on duty in CUH ED this am. Thanks to all HCWs providing care across the country today, in hospitals + community. Nollaig Shona dhaoibh uilig + míle buíochas as ucht bhur saothar inniu agus i mbliana.
- Patients sick today in hospitals + ITUs contracted COVID19 up to 2 weeks ago. Patients who will be sick in next 2 weeks have already caught the virus. There is nothing we can do to change this. We CAN prevent further illness by staying at home. Bígí dóchasach. Tá neart againn air
- This weekend sees nearly 5000 vaccines for frontline workers in General Practices. Huge collaboration and meitheal spirit in Phoenix Park where Drs. Philip Crowley and David Hanlon join vaccinators volunteering their time to protect others. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
- Once again, the absolute commitment and professionalism of healthcare workers @CUH_Cork and @ULHospitals exceed expectations. Their actions are protecting patient and our population from #coronavirus. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann muid. Míle buíochas +
- COVID19 now out of control in our communities. Numbers of hospitalized patients rising exponentially and are a serious threat to healthcare. Coming weeks will see further deterioration. We must all act now - please stay at home unless necessary. Níl tuile dá mhéid nach dtránn
- Ireland faces great challenges in coming weeks. Our healthcare workers will be at the frontline protecting all of us and will need the support of everyone. We are all stronger as one team minding each other as well as ourselves. Ní neart go cur le chéile.
- We ask staff, patients and visitors to HSE health services to observe 1 min silence where safe to do so, at 12.00, Tuesday 15 March, to show solidarity with HCWs in Ukraine who are working tirelessly and at risk to themselves to treat people in the most difficult of circumstances
- Healthcare teams across the country working as one ‘meitheal’ during COVID pandemic. Consultant Dr Eoin O’Sullivan and nursing colleagues in Bons Secours Hospital in Cork this Bank Holiday weekend. Foireann amháin le chéile.
- A graduation day which will never be forgotten. No group photos or class dinners but families will look back with pride that @UCC medical students sat exams early so our newest doctors can join workforce at time of greatest need. Ní bheidh a leithéad (agus a leithéid) arís!

















