News - Coronavirus
HSE confirms outbreak of Covid-19 in Sligo University Hospital
The HSE says it's confined to one medical ward, where visiting is now limited.
Jul 17, 2025 11:42
HSE launch Spring Covid Booster plan for elderly and those with immune issues
Those who are immune-compromised will also be offered the jab.
Apr 28, 2023 08:44
New Covid regulations come into effect today
Public Covid testing centres will also close their doors today
Mar 30, 2023 08:12
Over half of Shannonside region received at least one Covid booster
Athlone had one of the highest uptakes nationwide.
Jan 11, 2023 09:41
HPSC encourage mask wearing in busy settings and on public transport
The calls come as the number of people in hospitals with COVID has increased in the last week.
Dec 21, 2022 14:00
Local TD urges Government to fulfill promises on long covid clinics
Deputy Naughten thinks establishing this infrastructure could have wide ranging benefits further down the road.
Aug 16, 2022 17:26
Leitrim records fewest Covid related deaths nationwide
Westmeath recorded the highest number of deaths from the virus locally.
Aug 5, 2022 09:36
579 cases of Covid-19 recorded locally this week
Cases have risen by over a hundred when compared to this time last month.
Jul 21, 2022 13:42
Covid levels continue to rise in local hospitals
Current hospital levels are over four times higher than the figures at the start of June.
Jul 4, 2022 13:30
National Covid 19 vaccination rate passes 91% of population
According to a new survey, over 10 percent of people think the pandemic is completely over
Jul 4, 2022 07:33
Roscommon records lowest Covid levels nationwide amid summer surge
There have been 256 new cases of the virus locally in the last week.
Jul 1, 2022 13:38
Mask wearing still effective in fight against Covid- Roscommon GP
Mask wearing can still play a role in the spread of the virus according to the local doctor.
Jun 30, 2022 17:41
Covid levels double across hospitals in the Shannonside region
While the number of positive patients in local hospitals is still low compared to earlier this year, health officials are urging the public to be mindful.
Jun 8, 2022 13:28
HSE disputes new Covid EU death rate research
The data claims Ireland has the third highest Covid-19 death rate in Europe.
Jun 8, 2022 08:47Shannonside Newsletter
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