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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 13:08Roscommon 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 13:08Leitrim records fewest Covid related deaths nationwide
Westmeath recorded the highest number of deaths from the virus locally.
Aug 5, 2022 09:08Mask 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 17:06Covid-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 13:06HSE disputes new Covid EU death rate research
The data claims Ireland has the third highest Covid-19 death rate in Europe.
Jun 8, 2022 08:06Mask 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 07:0219,290 cases of Covid-19 confirmed
The Department of Health has reported 19,290 new cases of Covid-19.
Jan 11, 2022 17:01Latest 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 18:12Covid 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 08:12Shannonside Newsletter
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