News - covid
Longford Covid-19 transmission levels on the rise
There are currently 60 patients with Covid-19 in local Hospitals.
Sep 21, 2021 13:20
Local TD warns Sligo Hospital staff at breaking point
The Hospital has been dealing with significantly high trolley numbers as well as a series of Covid outbreaks on site
Sep 20, 2021 08:13
Staff return to workplaces today as reopening continues
Thousands of workers will return to the office or workplace this morning.
Sep 20, 2021 07:46
1,456 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed today
There are 261 Covid patients in hospital, with 66 in ICU.
Sep 18, 2021 14:35
Boyle and Longford LEAs record almost double national Covid rate
Athlone in Westmeath has the country's lowest rate this week.
Sep 17, 2021 08:25
Teaching union says it's too soon to change Covid testing rules for children
10,000 children are currently out of school due to being close contacts.
Sep 17, 2021 07:21
Figures show over 300 Covid deaths across the region since pandemic began
A further 1,413 people have tested positive for Covid-19 today.
Sep 16, 2021 17:52
24 deaths this week related to Covid-19 as 1,185 new cases reported
There have been a total of 5,179 deaths related to COVID-19 notified in Ireland over the course of the pandemic.
Sep 15, 2021 18:21
Chair of Granard Traders welcomes Credit Union plans for ATM
ATM's are still seen as a very important part of services available in local towns despite the popularity of cashless transactions
Sep 15, 2021 18:10
Elective surgery adversely impacted by UHG overcrowding
The issue of serious overcrowding has cropped up at several hospitals across the region in recent months
Sep 15, 2021 17:48
Covid and Brexit affected western counties disproportionately
The Western Development Commission is highlighting the opportunities and challenges for the western region ahead of the publication of the National Development Plan
Sep 14, 2021 17:47
Covid pandemic cost Longford council €11 million last year
The Covid pandemic has been a costly times for government both locally and nationally
Sep 14, 2021 13:55
Longford group opposed to vaccinating children deny activities are 'protests'
The group is opposed to plans to also vaccinate children against Covid-19
Sep 10, 2021 17:28
Close to 100 Covid positive patients among local hospital admissions
Hospitalisation figures have stabilised nationally over the last week.
Sep 10, 2021 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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