News - covid
Close to 1,500 new Covid-19 cases recorded today
People who display any type of cold or flu like symptoms should contact their GP and self isolate.
Aug 5, 2021 17:37
Local GP urges those refusing Covid-19 vaccines to reconsider their choice
Dr Kelly believes while everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the jabs, he thinks it's foolish to put yourself at risk by refusing them.
Aug 5, 2021 17:20
1015 new cases of Covid confirmed
There has been a small increase in the number of people in hospital
Aug 3, 2021 17:54
Bishop of Elphin confirms plans to offer communions in Diocese
The communions are to go-ahead despite public health advice against them
Jul 30, 2021 12:52
A total of 1,361 new Covid cases announced this evening
The figures released this evening on new Covid cases show a slight decrease and plateau in the trend
Jul 29, 2021 18:00
HSE urging people not jabbed yet to use local walk-in vaccine centres
The clinics will serve thousands of people over the weekend.
Jul 29, 2021 16:55
1,120 new Covid cases confirmed today
Parents are being encouraged to register their children for their vaccination.
Jul 27, 2021 18:00
Local GP urges concerned parents to read HSE advice on teen Covid vaccinations
Parents who have questions or concerns over vaccinating their children are being asked to examine National Immunisation Advisory Committee advice.
Jul 27, 2021 17:37
Health experts urge Leitrim residents to exercise caution following significant Covid surge
The 14-day incidence rate in Leitrim has jumped from the lowest nationwide to one of the highest.
Jul 27, 2021 17:18
Small rural pubs will be left behind under new rules says local publican
Facemasks will still be required while moving around pubs or restaurants, but not while seated.
Jul 26, 2021 13:29
Indoor dining returns this morning for fully vaccinated people
Members of staff are also required to man each entrance to a premises leading to staffing concerns among many businesses.
Jul 26, 2021 07:48
Several Polish families to leave the Shannonside region
The community were very involved in producing several thousand facemasks at the beginning of the pandemic.
Jul 24, 2021 11:13
1,386 new cases of Covid-19 recorded
This is the highest daily figure in nearly six months.
Jul 23, 2021 17:29
South Roscommon remains local Covid hot spot
The Roscommon side of the River Shannon is seeing a large number of cases
Jul 23, 2021 08:04Shannonside Newsletter
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