News - covid
Visiting restrictions remain in place on Covid-affected Sligo hospital wards
The hospital has been struggling to contain the virus for the last number of weeks.
Sep 9, 2021 13:52
Walk-in Covid testing clinics suspended at all centres
The decision to suspend the walk-in clinics was taken as a result of high demand for testing in the last two days
Sep 8, 2021 07:45
Leitrim in top four counties with highest Covid incidence rates
The latest figures show some encouraging trends but border counties still have high Covid incidence rates
Sep 7, 2021 19:36
Covid daily figures show decrease of 36 on yesterday
The latest Covid figures are showing a levelling-off of the incidence of the disease over the past number of days
Sep 6, 2021 17:54
Organised indoor gatherings to resume today as Covid restrictions ease
Many other restrictions also ease today, with live music allowed indoors at weddings and in bars.
Sep 6, 2021 07:28
HSE says those eligible for a third Covid vaccine will be contacted
Latest advice from NIAC is people with weak immune systems should get an extra vaccine.
Sep 5, 2021 10:03
Four cases of new Covid variant discovered in Ireland
The cases were recorded at the end of August
Sep 3, 2021 17:03
Covid outbreak confirmed at Longford nursing home
The outbreak was first identified last week.
Sep 1, 2021 16:02
Local Bishop urges caution as numbers allowed at mass to increase next week
From next Monday churches will be allowed to admit 50 per cent of their capacity for mass.
Sep 1, 2021 13:52Taoiseach confirms October 22nd as Irish 'Freedom Day'
Restrictions will last for another seven weeks or so
Aug 31, 2021 18:36
1,382 new cases of Covid-19 recorded today
The Taoiseach is due to address the nation this evening over the removal of covid restrictions.
Aug 31, 2021 18:01
Covid restrictions to begin easing from next week
A senior member of NPHET says there's "considerable evidence" that schools are not major sites of Covid-19 transmission.
Aug 30, 2021 18:04
Public welcome return of local park run events
The runs will recommence with public health guidelines in place to limit the danger of virus transmission.
Aug 30, 2021 14:10
124 Covid positive patients being treated in local hospitals
Hospital figures have increased by more than 30 since yesterday, while it's up 20 per cent on last Monday.
Aug 30, 2021 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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