Vaccinations will be widely available in June
Every person who want’s a Covid-19 vaccine could be offered one by the end of June, according to the Tanaiste. Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night it’s possible based on international evidence that 10 to 15 percent refuse the jab. However he said the official target…
No new cases of Covid-19 in Sligo or Leitrim
There were no new cases of Covid-19 in Sligo or Leitrim contained in the latest figures published by the Department of Health. 379 new cases were confirmed nationally with 27 of those in Donegal. 9 additional Covid-19 deaths were also reported yesterday. As of Sunday 9th May,…
39 additional cases of Covid-19 reported in North West
The Department of Health has confirmed that there were 381 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. There were no additional deaths. No new cases were found in Sligo or Leitrim, however 39 new cases were confirmed in Donegal. When it comes to…
New test centre opening in Carndonagh this morning
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Donegal this morning. The centre, located at the Carndonagh GAA club house, will operate from 11am to 7pm until Thursday. Donegal has the highest incidence of the virus in the country. However, yesterday the Chief Medical Officer, Dr…
North West Minister appeals for a ‘responsible opening’
Several businesses across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will open their doors for the first time today. Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians will reopen when restrictions ease later this morning. Click-and-collect retail can also return, along with appointment-only shopping in stores. The inter-county travel ban will…
Warning issued with reoping economy
A junior minister is asking businesses to review their safety measures as they prepare to reopen for the first time this year. Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians will reopen when restrictions ease on Monday. Click-and-collect retail can also return, along with appointment-only shopping in stores. The inter-county travel…
CMO says it’s stime to start planning for the summer
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s time for people to be hopeful and to start planning for the summer. Dr Tony Holohan says he wants next week to be a ‘significant turning point’ in the pandemic, as restrictions ease. 26 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal…