Donegal GP warns new restrictions could be insufficient to stop Covid
A Donegal GP has expressed his concern that the latest restrictions introduced to try and halt the rising number of Covid -19 cases may not be enough. The Taoiseach has already admitted that it’s not clear if new measures will be enough to reduce the Covid rates – and…
28 patients with Covid-19 in north west hospitals today
The Government says the latest projections on Covid are stark as up to 500 people around the country could need critical care by next month under the worst case projections by NPHET. 28 patients are receiving treatment for the virus in the north west today. 16 in Letterkenny University Hospital…
New closing time workable if no other restrictions introduced
A Sligo nightclub owner says the new closing time for late night venues is workable. Cabinet agreed today that midnight will be the closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs from midnight Thursday. Fergal Quinn, operator of Lola Montez, says while the new closing time will bring it’s challenges, so…
Funding allocated for community groups impacted by the pandemic
Over €800,000 that been allocated for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to support community groups impacted by COVID-19. Sligo is to receive €268,000, €258,000 for Leitrim and Donegal has received an allocation of €319,000 out a total national fund of €9m The money is available for small community groups that have…
Letterkenny University Hospital second most overcrowded nationally
Latest figures show 19 Covid patients are in Letterkenny University Hospital receiving treatment and 13 in Sligo University Hospital. Letterkenny is also the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Trolley Watch with 43 people waiting for a bed with a…
Healthcare system is creaking under the strain of Covid-19
The HSE says the healthcare system is overheated and under serious pressure. It comes as the Cabinet Sub Committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to consider what action needs to be taken to tackle the escalating covid-19 cases. According to latest figures 13 patients are being treated…
New nursing home restrictions may be problematic for north west facilities
Concern has been expressed with how, new Covid-19 regulations surrounding visits to nursing homes will impact facilities in the north West. People visiting nursing homes today will need to show a digital covid-19 cert. New HSE guidance will require proof of vaccination or immunity at the entrance. …