News - covid
Cabinet to sign off on national re-opening plans this afternoon
Inter-county travel, hairdressers and increased attendance at funerals are all on the list for May 10th.
Apr 29, 2021 07:12
Local GP defends change in vaccination criteria for those who've had covid
A single dose of an mRNA vaccine for those who have recently recovered from Covid shows an increased immune response using the body's natural resistance post-infection.
Apr 28, 2021 08:24
HSE hope to "nip" local Covid cases with Castlerea drive-thru test centre
The Castlerea is one of a number of pop up testing centres which have sprung up across the country in the last few months
Apr 27, 2021 13:54
Johnson and Johnson vaccine to be approved for over 50s
The announcement will be made later after consultation between medical experts and NIAC
Apr 27, 2021 07:41
LISTEN: HSE expert urges local people to take responsibility for containing virus spread
Dr Breslin doesn't believe that events like mass cause covid - it's the mixing afterward that is the issue
Apr 26, 2021 15:22
Local golfers enjoy being back on tee-box as restrictions ease
You can visit a zoo or try your luck on the golf course again from today
Apr 26, 2021 13:46
Number of positive tests from Drumshanbo pop-up centre revealed
The HSE hopes the outbreak has been largely contained after a number of concerning days for locals in the region
Apr 26, 2021 12:47
No fines issued after Gardai attend mass in Athlone
The incident occurred at a church in Athlone and was since been widely shared on social media
Apr 26, 2021 09:38
Outdoor attractions re-open as Covid restrictions eased
The government is expected to make a further announcement on Thursday about the roadmap for may
Apr 26, 2021 07:18
Longford's incidence rate rises again despite low local Covid figures
Longford now has the fourth highest incidence rate in the country
Apr 23, 2021 17:53
Roscommon TD believes locals must use opportunity of Castlerea test centre
The centre in Castlerea will be open for a week
Apr 23, 2021 17:39
New temporary Covid test centre to open in Castlerea next week
The centre is to open for a full week at the fire station building in the town
Apr 23, 2021 13:16
Drumshanbo Covid test centre to open this lunchtime
The centre will be operational for three days with hundreds of people expected to be tested over the weekend
Apr 23, 2021 12:54
Leitrim school to close early on Friday to facilitate Covid tests
The school has now confirmed that six students have tested positive for Covid-19
Apr 22, 2021 21:55Shannonside Newsletter
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