Uproar with no vaccinations for 60-69 group in Ballyshannon on Saturday
A Donegal Councillor has expressed his dismay with reports that those aged 61-69 will be unable to avail of a covid-19 vaccination in Ballyshannon on Saturday. Donegal MD councillor, Michael McMahon says that despite a local vaccination centre in operation for the town of Ballyshannon on Saturday those aged…
Country remains on track for easing of restrictions
The Taoiseach insists the country remains ‘on track’ for the widespread easing of restrictions in the coming weeks. Nationwide travel will be allowed from next Monday, while all retail outlets can fully reopen seven days later. Micheál Martin also told his parliamentary party last night he wants to…
Donegal Gardai committed to preventing gathernings
Gardai in Donegal say they will do everything they can to prevent gatherings taking place that breach public health guidelines. They’ve set up a hotline for the public to report illegal gatherings in their area. Although the hotline is based in Letterkenny, it covers the entire Donegal garda…
Covid-19 cases continue to increase
The five day moving average of new Covid-19 cases has increased by 8 % in the past week. The figure was 437 last Tuesday but has increased to 470 this week. 383 new coronavirus cases were reported yesterday. The Department of Health has confirmed that 2 more…
Covid Vaccination open to 59 year olds from this morning
59-year olds across the North West can register for a Covid-19 vaccine from this morning. Latest figures show more than 1.5 million jabs have been administered in Ireland up to Saturday, including 1.1 million first doses. It comes as 453 new infections were recorded here yesterday, which brings…
Special meeting to be held over high Covid rate in Donegal
The Health Minister has called a special meeting with the Chief Medical Officer and HSE over concerns about the rate of Covid-19 in Donegal. Stephen Donnelly says they’ll discuss what extra supports can be put in place in the county and that huge local efforts have already been made. Donegal…
Concern raised over high levels of Covid-19 in Donegal
The Chief Medical Officer’s warned that Covid-19 is circulating at dangerous levels in County Donegal. The national incidence rate is 127.3 per 100,000, however in Donegal it is 293.4 per 100,000. Dr Tony Holohan is appealing for community leaders in the county to encourage people to stick with the public…