News - covid
589 new cases of Covid-19 reported nationwide
According to Ronan Glynn, the Delta variant of the virus now accounts for 75% of new cases.
Jul 13, 2021 18:06
Households badly hit last week after missed Child Benefit payments
The benefit was paid over the summer last year due to Covid issues but this year parents were told they'd need a form signed by the school to get the payment.
Jul 12, 2021 17:41
Digital Covid Certificates will be available from today
Fully vaccinated people with either be emailed or posted their cert, while anyone who has recovered from Covid-19 will need to request one.
Jul 12, 2021 11:16
Covid digital passes to begin issuing today
The new cert will be accepted at all ports and airports across the EU.
Jul 12, 2021 07:40
Sligo consultant says Covid pandemic "victims" are presenting to emergency departments
Irish doctors fear a fourth wave of covid-19 may lead to some hospital services closing temporarily
Jul 9, 2021 18:08
Hopes spectator numbers at matches could increase during the summer
Attendance depends on the capacity of the stadium or ground in question.
Jul 9, 2021 08:55
Covid infections on the rise in Roscommon
On Monday, the country's 14-day incidence rate was just under 122 cases per 100,000 people.
Jul 9, 2021 08:30
Government to discuss new laws on indoor dining for vaccinated people only
534 new covid-19 cases were confirmed yesterday and the HSE has warned the growth of the Delta variant will soon outmatch vaccine supply.
Jul 9, 2021 08:13
Over 500 new Covid cases confirmed
There has been a further six deaths recorded due to Covid in Ireland
Jul 8, 2021 17:28
Hospitality sector can reopen if vaccinated customers are screened, according to Tánaiste
Two million people have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach.
Jul 8, 2021 09:26
Over 300 people take Covid tests at pop up centres across the Shannonside region
Leitrim continues to have the second-lowest rate of Covid 19 infections in the country.
Jul 7, 2021 13:22
Castlerea swimming pool reopens tomorrow for first time in two years
The heated pool is 33 meters in length and it has both shallow and deep ends.
Jul 6, 2021 11:51
Full extent of Covid cases in the Athlone area revealed
Over 100 cases of Covid were recorded in the last two weeks of June in the Local Electoral Areas on both sides of the River Shannon in Athlone.
Jul 6, 2021 07:47
Latest Covid figures show 365 new cases
The latest Covid figures show an increase in people in hospital with the virus
Jul 5, 2021 18:17Shannonside Newsletter
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