News - covid
Over 100 people with Covid being treated at local hospitals today
Galway University Hospital is under severe pressure.
Aug 27, 2021 11:14
Covid restriction could be lifted by end of September
There were over 2,000 new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide yesterday.
Aug 26, 2021 07:20
Longford musician believes antigen testing can ease live gig fears
Some health experts have agreed that there would be significant benefits derived from antigen testing concert-goers
Aug 25, 2021 17:54
NPHET and Government to meet over Covid restrictions today
Concerns are being raised over infections in young people, with health officials describing it as a disease of "young, unvaccinated adults".
Aug 25, 2021 07:22
Several local walk-in vaccine and testing centres to open this week
Second does are being offered at certain locations
Aug 24, 2021 12:58
Strokestown GAA club suspended minor action to help slow virus spread
The club was informed over the weekend of a cluster of cases in the locality
Aug 23, 2021 16:53
Strokestown GAA suspends minor club activities over Covid concern
The club is wishing all players, trainers and parents good health in what they describe as a difficult time.
Aug 23, 2021 13:05
Large upsurge in numbers treated for Covid at local hospitals
An extra 17 patients have been admitted to Galway University Hospital.
Aug 23, 2021 12:44
Concerns raised over nursing homes enacting visiting restrictions
Families have raised concerns that facilities are enacting their own restrictions instead of following national HSE rules.
Aug 23, 2021 09:27
Discussions on ending Covid restrictions continue this week in Government
The live events industry is raising serious concerns about the lack of information being provided to their workers on when they can return to the industry.
Aug 23, 2021 07:21
Visiting restrictions in place at Sligo University Hospital due to outbreak
Visits must be booked ahead of time, with just one visitor per inpatient each day.
Aug 21, 2021 10:36
NPHET member feels schools and colleges should re-open before live entertainment
A special meeting took place with the Minister on Wednesday to speed up the re-opening of gigs and events.
Aug 19, 2021 09:55
Significant drop in confirmed Covid cases at local hospital
The hospital still has eight suspected cases
Aug 19, 2021 07:39
Latest Covid case figures show 54 people being treated in ICU's
The numbers of Covid cases is still showing a large incidence of the disease across the country
Aug 18, 2021 17:58Shannonside Newsletter
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