News - covid
Visiting restrictions in Roscommon hospital over Covid outbreak
The Saolta Hospital Group says visitors to St Coman's and St Teresa's wards are currently limited to compassionate grounds only.
Jul 18, 2024 13:30
Responsible attitude needed to rise in long COVID cases- Naughten
Over the past week Sligo University Hospital and the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar have imposed visitor restrictions due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.
Jun 27, 2024 13:03
Visiting restrictions introduced at Sligo University Hospital
Hospital management are appealing to the public not to visit if they have any symptoms of either virus as it can put patients at risk.
Jun 18, 2024 17:38
Local TD says Government ignoring front line workers who contracted Covid
Minister Heather Humphries has said that it was unclear to her how it could be proven with reasonable certainty that an applicant had contracted Covid at work.
May 30, 2024 07:13
Harkin calls to keep supports for nurses suffering with Long Covid
The payment has been extended several times over the last year but is to come to a definitive termination at the end of March.
Mar 5, 2024 11:20
Over 30 cases of Covid-19 detected locally in the last 7 days
The HSE are advising people over the bank holiday not to socialise if they have Covid symptoms.
Feb 2, 2024 17:41
Local TD calls for extension of Covid businesses measures
He claims businesses that availed of debt warehousing are now receiving letters from Revenue demanding repayment.
Feb 2, 2024 13:43
€50million in pandemic tax debt recorded in Shannonside region
It comes as Finance Minister Michael McGrath draws up plans to allow three to five years for companies to finish paying their debts.
Jan 31, 2024 08:39
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Local TD renews calls for government to recognise long Covid as a prescribed illness
Ireland and Greece are the only countries in the EU that have not yet designated long Covid as an occupational illness.
Dec 12, 2023 16:29
Low take up locally of 3rd Covid booster vaccine
The 3rd Covid vaccine has been on offer to the population for the last two years
Jun 27, 2023 07:38
Large amount of cancers undiagnosed during pandemic
The report was carried out by the National Cancer Registry
Jun 7, 2023 09:51
Longford Vintners Federation Chairman calls for supports for local pubs
The Vintners Federation of Ireland is calling for more supports for rural pubs.
May 15, 2023 17:17
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 08:44Shannonside Newsletter
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