HSE data from cyberattack could appear on line from this morning
Data from the HSE cyberattack could appear online today after those behind it indicated a potential dump if a ransom isn’t paid. The Government has always ruled out paying any fee to those who attacked the HSE and Department of Health’s IT systems. The head of the HSE…
Many strugling to cope with closure of day centres
Sage Advocacy are calling on the Government to deliver a road map for the re-opening of adult day centres across the North West. They say these centres play a vital role in enabling many older people to remain at home and access social and health services in their own…
Emergency Covid Legislation could be extended until November
The Cabinet’s decision to seek an extension to the emergency Covid-19 Legislation until November 9th has been strongly criticised by many groups including The Irish Council for Civil Liberties. They have called for the issue to be debated in the Oireachtas before any final decision would be taken on…
Non-essential retail about to open in north west
Queues are forming outside shops across the country as non-essential retail is allowed to open for the first time this year. The latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions is allowing customers without an appointment to go into a store. Local businesses are ready to welcome back customers for the…
Further details on vaccination process to be announced this week
People in their 40s will find out later this week when they can register for a Covid-19 vaccine. The HSE is currently working through people aged in their 50s while new guidance on the usage of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines is due to be announce this…
Finisklin test centre open this weekend for those with symptoms
The Covid-19 test centre at Finisklin in Sligo is open this weekend for those who have symptoms or if they have been in contact with someone with the virus. The centre is open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until 4pm and people can attend without a GP referral. The testing…
Latest Covid-19 figures announced by Department of Health
The Department of Health has confirmed that 456 new cases of Covid-19 in their latest figures. There were 49 new cases detected in Donegal while both Sligo and Leitrim registered fewer than 5 cases each. There were no additional deaths in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. Over…