Hospital managers to uphold the ‘highest standards’ in administering vaccines.
There has been another increase in the number of Covid-19 figures in the North West. In the latest set of figures released by health officials 34 new cases were confirmed in Donegal, there were 14 new cases in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. There were 8…
Gardaí issue reminder that 5km limit is for exercise only
Gardaí have been carrying out checkpoints across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this weekend ensuring Covid-19 restrictions are being followed. People are being reminded that under the current restrictions, the 5km limit is only in relation to exercise and that all other journeys require a valid reason for travel. Gardaí have…
Chief Medical Officer warns high number of daily deaths likely to continue
There was a drop in yesterday evening’s Covid-19 figures for Sligo and Donegal. There were 81 cases in Donegal, down from 157 the previous day and there were 10 confirmed cases in Sligo, down from 22 and Leitrim had 3 new cases, there were no figures available for the county…
Outpatient appointments at Sligo University Hospital deferred for two weeks
Face to face outpatient appointments at Sligo University Hospital are being deferred for the next two weeks. Management at the hospital say those that have already received a letter for an appointment are being asked NOT to attend unless they get a call from the hospital confirming the appointment. Virtual…
Schools to remain closed in Northern Ireland
Schools are to remain closed in Northern Ireland for the foreseeable future. The Stormont Executive will meet today to finalise a tightening of the current six-week lockdown. It will include an extended period of remote learning and new rules on travel. First Minister Arlene Foster says stay-at-home laws will also…
Schools decision to be made today
Senior government ministers will meet today to consider closing schools until the end of the month. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will discuss the proposal before a final decision is made tomorrow. It comes as 6,110 new cases of the virus were confirmed last night – the highest…
Government must come clean with return to school plans
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has called on the government to urgently announce it’s plans for schools to re-open after Christmas. Opposition parties will meet with Ministers later today, with schools due to welcome back students next week. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says it’s hard to see how schools…