Medical expert warns that the fourth wave has begun
The latest daily number of Covid-19 cases is the highest in more than two months. 562 new cases were reported yesterday, more than any day since May 1st. 14 people are being treated in intensive care while the numbers in hospitals have increased by 6 in 24 hours to…
People seeking Covid-19 test encouraged to book online
People seeking a Covid-19 test across the north west are being encouraged to book it online. A test can be booked up to the end of the following day at the Cleary Centre, Donegal Town, The North West Business park in Carrick on Shannon and at Finisklin in Sligo. Emma…
Latest Covid figures published for north west
There were 517 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the 14-day incidence rates in the Counties of Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. 398 Cases were reported in Donegal which represents a figure of 250 per 100,000 head of population, the highest figure in the entire country. Sligo is also in…
Re-opening of Indoor dining to be delayed
The news that the hospitality sector right across the north west was dreading moved a step closer to becoming a reality last night. The re-opening of indoor dining will be delayed by at least two weeks after a late-night meeting of Ministers last night. It also now…
Local Restaurant owner fears further delays for indoor dining
There is a growing concern for those in the hospitality sector in the northwest in relation to indoor dining going ahead from next Monday. The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to consider its advice to the Government on the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions from next…
New visiting arrangements for Sligo University Hospital
Changes to visiting arrangements will come into effect from today at Sligo University Hospital. The changes will be in line with national guidance. From today, Sligo University Hospital will be facilitating one visitor per inpatient each day. Visiting times will be from 6 pm to 8 pm each…
Number of hospitalisations should not be a factor in restrictions being lifted
A Donegal GP is warning the Government NOT to rely on the number of hospitalisations associated with Covid-19 when making decisions about easing restrictions next week. Dr Denis McCauley is the chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee. Cabinet is to decide on Thursday whether it will…