News - covid
Saolta Hospital chief deeply concerned over health service's capacity to cope with future Covid surges
The Chief Executive of the Saolta Hospital Group says he's deeply concerned about the health service's capacity to cope with what lies ahead.
Sep 23, 2020 07:39
Leitrim's Covid incidence rate halved since last week
There are fresh concerns for Louth, Donegal and Waterford as their incidence rates of COVID-19 cases per 100 thousand population continue to rise. Louth
Sep 22, 2020 12:59
Leitrim among eight counties showing "concerning" Covid trends
There’s growing concern from the government about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases nationally. Last Friday, Dublin entered into Level 3 restrictions as
Sep 21, 2020 12:40
Leitrim at "critical juncture" in fight against HSE according to Gardai, HSE and County Council
County Leitrim has been described as being "at a critical juncture" in terms of its Covid-19 cases. State agencies in the county, including Gardai,
Sep 21, 2020 07:46
Public health specialist satisfied Leitrim has Covid cluster under control
The Director of Public Health in the North West says he is satisfied the rise of cases of Covid-19 in Leitrim is under control.
Sep 18, 2020 17:14
Roscommon Gardai urge public to be mindful of Covid at communion and confirmation parties
Gardai in Roscommon are asking the public to be conscious of guest numbers at celebrations and social events surrounding confirmation and communions in the coming
Sep 18, 2020 16:25NPHET member says Covid will spread out of control in Dublin without action
A member of NPHET has said the virus will spiral out of control in Dublin without action. Professor Philip Nolan has said people are misreading
Sep 18, 2020 13:37
Leitrim's 14-day incidence rate of Covid third highest in the country
Leitrim is one of six counties whose 14-day incidence rate of Covid 19 is above the national average. Data published by the Health Protection
Sep 18, 2020 12:11Five new confirmed Covid cases in Shannonside region
240 more people have tested positive for Covid-19, and one more patient with the virus has died. The death toll in the Republic is
Sep 17, 2020 18:03
Leitrim GP not surprised county may be affected by stricter Covid rules following spike in cases
A Carrick-on-Shannon GP says he's not surprised to hear speculation that Leitrim could face some restrictions as a result of Covid 19
Sep 17, 2020 16:20
Cabinet told to self-isolate and Dail shut down as Health Minister feels unwell
Cabinet ministers are to restrict their movements and the Dail have been suspended after the Health Minister began to feel unwell earlier today. Stephen Donnelly
Sep 15, 2020 17:31
Leitrim TD feels new government Covid roadmap is not clear enough
The government's new COVID roadmap has been described as confused and confusing. The plan contains five levels of restrictions based on how many cases
Sep 15, 2020 17:12
Travel 'Green List' to be updated this Thursday
The government has published its new roadmap for living alongside COVID. The entire country has been placed into level two restrictions, though Dublin has some
Sep 15, 2020 15:36Self-isolation period for people with Covid-19 reduced from 14 to 10 days
The self-isolation period for people with Covid-19 has reduced from 14 days to 10. Guidance from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre says the
Sep 14, 2020 16:30Shannonside Newsletter
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