News - delta variant
Pop up Covid centre in Athlone will close today
Children and adults can be tested today between 10am and 4pm.
Jun 26, 2021 09:28
Covid Hospitalisation surge unlikely following reopening according to local expert
The Delta variant currently accounts for at least one in five new cases here.
Jun 23, 2021 13:09
Taoiseach hints Delta variant could disrupt national reopening plans
Current hospital numbers are at their lowest in nearly 10 months.
Jun 23, 2021 07:24
Delta variant in Athlone a warning to be careful according to local councillor
It's understood up to 14 cases of Covid cases could be linked to the Delta variant following socialising in Athlone earlier this month.
Jun 22, 2021 17:23
Pop up Covid test centre to open in Athlone due to fears of Delta variant outbreak
The HSE was informed over the weekend of a cluster of Covid cases slinked to people mixing outdoors on Friday, June 11th.
Jun 22, 2021 13:02
Possible outbreak of Delta variant in Athlone
Officials say the cases are associated with socialising on the west side of the river on Friday June 11th
Jun 22, 2021 07:44
Vaccine booster shots likely part of future efforts against Covid according to HSE chief
The Pfizer vaccine is currently 96% effective against the Delta variant of the virus while AstraZeneca is 92% effective.
Jun 18, 2021 13:04
Fears Covid delta variant could delaying summer reopening
Cabinet is due to sign off today on new travel restrictions for passengers arriving from Britain
Jun 15, 2021 13:30
Health expert calls for vaccine process to open for everyone over Delta variant fear
The Government is continuing to consider possible travel restrictions with Britain amid fears surrounding the variant there.
Jun 14, 2021 08:49Shannonside Newsletter
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