News - omicron
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Major local drop in Covid hospitalisations compared to Omicron wave peak
The number of positive cases in hospitals is still a cause for concern according to health experts.
Feb 11, 2022 13:06
Majority of Covid restrictions to end from tomorrow morning
Advice from NPHET allows nightclubs to reopen, Covid passes to be dropped for indoor dining and no crowd limits at events.
Jan 21, 2022 15:55
Capacity limits at local hospitals causing trauma to patients - IHCA
The Association is calling for more inpatient and day care beds.
Jan 12, 2022 13:26
Grovelands Childcare Centre in Athlone warns of transmissibility of Omicron
The Grovelands Childcare Group says the Omicron variant of Covid has proved much more transmissible than previous ones
Jan 11, 2022 18:04
Westmeath records Ireland's highest levels of Covid over Christmas
Longford also featured high in the list.
Jan 11, 2022 07:29
Prison visits suspended due to spread of Omicron variant
Physical family visits will resume at the end of the month.
Jan 10, 2022 08:21
NPHET to consider legal & ethical aspects of mandatory vaccination
Health officials are expressing concern over the impact of the virus on healthcare staff.
Jan 10, 2022 07:42
Ireland has not yet reached peak of Omicron wave- NPHET
More than two million Digital Covid Certs are set to be issued over the coming days to reflect the third dose.
Jan 7, 2022 08:43
Christmas sees first rise in PUP applications in 6 months
The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.
Jan 7, 2022 08:21
Visiting restrictions imposed at local hospitals
It's in response to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the community.
Jan 5, 2022 13:10
Teachers warn of looming staff crisis ahead of school reopening
Rules around close contacts are set to be reviewed by public health officials tomorrow.
Jan 5, 2022 07:24
Local Covid hospital figures double amid Omicron surge
While evidence suggests the Omicron variant is less potent, the massive increase in positive tests is still resulting in a surge in hospitalisations.
Jan 4, 2022 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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