These are the important numbers - CDC’s data! Survival rate for COVID-19: 0-19: 99.997% 20-49: 99.98% 50-69: 99.5% 70 & over: 94.6%   Life expectancy in the USA per CDC: 78.7 (2018). Stay objective ! Big picture ! Don’t be emotive !

At times like this we should remember the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” There is more to health than Covid.

This Dublin City University study confirms the benefits of teenagers playing sport. Level 3 restrictions should permit them to play matches. The benefits of sport shouldn’t be limited to elite sportspeople. #letkidsplaysport irishtimes.com/news/education…

This kind of message from World Health Organization (WHO) (repeated by Dr David Nabarro) needs to be heard far more often on RTÉ News because people need to know not only the risks from the virus, but also the risks from locking down.

There were 18 people in hospital in the Republic with Covid on March 7th AND on August 21st. Comparing the subsequent weeks in both cases shows how effective measures have been in generating different outcomes this time. Keep calm and follow the rules

Do not harm, are three words all all doctors must follow ! "If lockdowns were a prescription drug for Covid-19 treatment, the FDA would never have approved it." A medic's case against another lockdown spectator.co.uk/article/a-medi… via The Spectator

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Do you agree with Dr Ciara Kelly ? Let us know in the comments below #NTBK

Two studies report substantial improvements in survival rates for hospitalised #COVID19 patients between April and June in the UK and the US. npr.org/sections/healt…

Michael McDowell: What exactly is the price of accepting this Nphet advice? via The Irish Times irishtimes.com/opinion/michae…

I spoke against the #lockdown and the power to lockdown again and again until June at least. WATCH - youtube.com/watch?v=90flUT… #COVID19

For those wanting to see a concession speech, this one by John McCain — congratulating Obama in 2008 — is worth watching again. See how he faces down the boos from his own supporters. Very few greater moments of humility.

NPHET Greatest Hits. No Masks, No nursing home task force, No meat factory inspections, No Direct Provision policy . No port testing. No deal with Stormont, No Golf. No daily ages of infected or those dying. #NPHET

My 84 yr old mother in law in Belfast got vaccinated yesterday, will get 2nd jab on Jan 21s and will be free to live her life. My 85 yr old mother in Dublin has heard nothing from anyone. Two grannies, one island, two outcomes. This is pathetic. Get our vaccine act together🤔

From the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in UK. Lockdowns cost lives and scar children for life !

First indication that vaccine is having an impact in Israel. In over 60s growth in numbers of critically ill fell from 30% to 7% 2 weeks post-vaccination. Eric Topol

I have had over 250 consultations this week Stress or anxiety has been the primary or secondary concern for the vast majority of people. I appreciate we need social restrictions but there needs to be some adaptation to bring some fresh positivity into people's lives. Please.

12/ end 45sec each row sub 1:38 split - 3 hours on 3 hours off for 24 hours... pray for us & give generously!!! Malcolm O'Kelly David Wallace @paulwally3 Steve Rooney Michael Swift justgiving.com/fundraising/ru…

17/ the team... 24hrs x 20 rowers all still standing not included so many significant others such as louisepim with pasta bake, lasagne & pick me ups IRFU Nurse Catriona Purcell Body Repair Killian O'Neill

Interesting to hear from Nick Timoney about sprinting, his recent breakdown improvement, and his move to Ulster back in 2017. Has had a superb season. the42.ie/5480101