News - Illness
HSE issues festive season health advice for Shannonside region
Emergency departments are expected to be busy, so consider visiting a local injury unit or pharmacy for minor injuries.
Dec 21, 2025 12:07
New Covid regulations come into effect today
Public Covid testing centres will also close their doors today
Mar 30, 2023 08:12
Call for pharmacists to be allowed provide alternative antibiotics to fight Strep A
It comes as the country deals with a shortage in penicillin-based antibiotics due to issues with production, raw materials shortage and increased demand.
Dec 9, 2022 09:41
Covid levels continue to rise in local hospitals
Current hospital levels are over four times higher than the figures at the start of June.
Jul 4, 2022 13:30
Virus variants could take control according to public health expert
It comes as daily cases continue to rise.
Oct 26, 2021 17:17
Several children struck down with illness after bathing in Leitrim waterways
The county has only one designated bathing spot but an algal bloom has resulted in a 'no-bathing' notice being issued
Jul 21, 2021 14:07
Warning after Leitrim swimmers become ill after bathing
People are being advised to only bathe in designated areas in the county
Jul 21, 2021 07:41Shannonside Newsletter
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