News - virus
Sinn Féin calls for lessons after winter flu surge
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is concerned about a second wave of the virus putting more pressure on hospitals next week.
Jan 3, 2026 08:25
Farmers urged to stay vigilant following bird flu outbreaks
Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.
Nov 8, 2025 09:17
Mpox travelling fast as it strikes the United Kingdom
The clade 1b strain has been confirmed in Sweden and is thought to be the most dangerous so far.
Aug 18, 2024 08:28
Local farmers urged to report livestock birth defects due to virus concerns
The Department is asking farmers to report any incidents of birth defects to their vet
Feb 20, 2024 08:24
Uptake of second booster vaccine not as strong according to local pharmacist
The lack of activities requiring a vaccination cert have resulted in less of an uptake of the booster.
Aug 24, 2022 13:46
Roscommon health expert warns of effects of long Covid
The HSE Covid lead for Roscommon is warning of growing numbers of people with long term effects of the disease.
Aug 18, 2022 13:14
Leitrim records fewest Covid related deaths nationwide
Westmeath recorded the highest number of deaths from the virus locally.
Aug 5, 2022 09:36
Mask wearing still effective in fight against Covid- Roscommon GP
Mask wearing can still play a role in the spread of the virus according to the local doctor.
Jun 30, 2022 17:41
Covid-19 hospitalisations quadruple locally this month
Nationally, the health service is dealing with 721 people with Covid in hospitals according to the latest HSE figures.
Jun 28, 2022 13:24
HSE disputes new Covid EU death rate research
The data claims Ireland has the third highest Covid-19 death rate in Europe.
Jun 8, 2022 08:47
Mask wearing for students to end this month
Meanwhile the National Bus and Rail Union is calling for facemasks still to be made mandatory on public transport beyond February 28th.
Feb 18, 2022 07:58
19,290 cases of Covid-19 confirmed
The Department of Health has reported 19,290 new cases of Covid-19.
Jan 11, 2022 17:54
Latest Covid figures show 24 new cases of Omicron variant here
The CMO says the latest information shows there's now community transmission of Omicron
Dec 15, 2021 18:19
Covid levels on the rise in parts of Longford and Roscommon
The majority of the region is reporting 14 day incidence rates below the national average
Dec 10, 2021 08:30Shannonside Newsletter
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