Two Sligo Local Electoral Areas have highest Covid rates nationally
Two Local Electoral Areas in Co. Sligo have the highest 14 day incidence rate in the country according to the latest statistics. Accurate as of Tuesday, the 14th of March, the Sligo/Strandhill area had a rate of 2,636 infections per 100,000 population followed by Sligo/Drumcliffe on 2,388. The national rate…
Local GP not concerned by low number of children being vaccinated
A Donegal GP says the relatively low take of Covid-19 vaccinations among 5-11 year old’s is not a major cause of concern. The remarks were made as case numbers continue to increase across the country. Only 20 per cent of 5 to 11 year olds are fully vaccinated…
Donegal GP warns of increased number of covid-19 cases
A Donegal GP is warning that the number of Covid-19 cases will increase after the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The number of Covid patients in hospitals has increased by 25 percent in the past week. There’s 1,308 people with the virus today – the highest in more than…
Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise with Letterkenny most impacted nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most people being treated for Covid-19 in the country. 91 people are receiving treatment for the virus in the hospital today; six more than the Mater Hospital which has the second most patients nationally. A further 48 Covid-19 patients are also in Sligo University Hospital.…
Over 100 people being treated for Covid-19 in North West hospitals
There are over 100 people being treated in the North West two main hospitals for Covid-19 today. There are 1,047 people in hospital with Covid across the Country. Case numbers are at their highest since mid-January, with 9,371 new cases confirmed yesterday. 114 people with Covid have been discharged from…
Letterkenny Hospital treating most Covid-19 patients nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most people being treated for Covid-19 in the country. 79 people are receiving treatment for the virus in the hospital today and a further 52 are in Sligo University Hospital, the seventh most impacted nationally. When it comes to hospital overcrowding, 52 people are awaiting…
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Sligo University Hospital.
Sligo University Hospital have today confirmed that visiting restrictions will remain in place due to an ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Sligo University Hospital is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that is impacting a number of wards. In a statement to OceanFM hospital management confirmed that visiting to the affected…