Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and Ireland and Northern Ireland

Institute of Public Health

The Institute of Public Health informs public policy to support healthier populations in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We focus on prevention and promotion of population health, rather than health protection and infectious diseases.

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Institute is supporting both Departments of Health and health agencies in Ireland and Northern Ireland where possible by providing policy and research analysis, and communication support.

If you need assistance regarding COVID-19, symptoms, and organising a test you can find more information below relating to the relevant agencies in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Information for Ireland

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), chaired by the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, is monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland.

The NPHET meets to assess the situation and is receiving advice from public health experts, including the WHO and ECDC.

Further information is available from:

• View latest updates and case information from the Department of Health  here
• To find out more about COVID-19, protecting yourself and others, symptoms and testing, visit the HSE website  here or phone HSE Live on 1850 241 850
• For travel advice visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website  here
• For latest updates from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre visit  here
• Advice and guidance for healthcare workers can be viewed here
• Guidance from the WHO can be viewed  here
• If you have a press query please contact the Department of Health Press Office by emailing  press_office@health.gov.ie  or phone 01 6354477

Information for Northern Ireland

The Department of Health and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners across the UK including Public Health England, health trusts in Northern Ireland, and the health service in Ireland, on the response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Further information is available from:

• To find out more about COVID-19, protecting yourself and others, symptoms and testing, visit the Public Health Agency website  here
• Guidance for health professionals can be found  here
• Travel advice can be viewed  here
• If you have a press query please contact the PHA Press Office by phone on 0300 555 0114

Our offices in Dublin and Belfast are closed, but our operations continue.

In line with the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officers in Ireland and Northern Ireland, the staff of the Institute of Public Health will be working remotely during this period. Our offices in Dublin and Belfast will remain closed, but our operations continue.

The Institute is encouraging the use of virtual meetings and digital first technology. Our team is available as normal and contact details are listed below.