Ryan – “We need to go after the virus itself”
The Sligo-born head of the World Health Organisation’s emergency team says lockdowns will not be enough to fully defeat the coronavirus. Dr. Michael Ryan says the danger is that without strong public health measures, the…
Grange water supply to be restored this afternoon
Irish Water says it is working to repair a burst watermain in Grange in north Sligo. Homes and businesses in Newtown, Ardnaglass Lower, Grogagh, Pine Grove area, and parts of Aghagad South of Pine Grove…
Who, if anyone, is in charge of enforcing social distancing?
A Sligo councillor has written to a Garda chief superintendent, the chief executive of Sligo County Council and the head of the regional health forum for advice on what to do about confronting people who…
Councillor with public health background says social distancing has to be adhered to
A Sligo county councillor whose professional training is in public health says his phone never stopped ringing over the weekend with calls and messages of concern over people gathering in groups. He spoke of gardai…
Volunteers, community groups asked to register with ‘phone helpline
A newly-established coronavirus national support helpline is asking volunteers and community groups in the north west to contact it. Covid Community Response aims to brings communities together by collaborating with and supporting those most in…
Home care workers need to be supported at a time of crisis
The role of those who work at the coal face of home care will take on even greater significance in the days and weeks ahead as the country braces itself for the spread of Covid-19.…
Donegal Councillor calls for immediate shutdown of all beaches
A local Councillor has called for the immediate closure of all beaches in Donegal. Lives of residents across the north west are being put at risk by those choosing not to comply with the…
