GP urges Donegal residents to stay within the County
A Donegal GP has issued fresh calls urging people to stay within their own counties in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Denis McCauley says it is vital people follow this advice particularly in border areas like Donegal. The calls were made as the Deputy…
First covid vaccine will be administered in North on Tuesday
All four of the UK’s chief medical officers are warning health services face a tough three months over the winter period. That’s despite a coronavirus vaccine being rolled out from next week. They believe it will only have a ‘marginal impact’ on hospital numbers. The first vaccine…
Taoiseach urges caution around pubs & restaurants
The Taoiseach has warned people need to take personal responsibility on the first weekend pubs and restaurants are back open. Yesterday was the first time venues were allowed to serve food indoors since October. There is a fear among public health officials that the increased socialising will lead…
Covid rate of infection continues to drop across the region
The rate of infection per 100,000 people continues to decrease across the OceanFM region. Leitrim has the lowest rate in the country while Donegal remains the highest. Between November 19th and December 2nd, 375 new cases were recorded in the region; 34 in County Sligo, 338 in Donegal and 3…
14 Day incidence figures remain high in Donegal
Two of the five local electoral areas in this area have recorded less than 5 cases of Covid-19 in latest 14 day incidence rate figures. The figures were compiled from November 17th to November 30th. The Sligo/Drumcliff and Manorhamilton electoral area’s both reported fewer than 5 cases each.…
Hospitality sector starts up in North West
Restaurants, cafes and pubs in the North West that serve food can re-open their doors today as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased. Indoor dining will be allowed – however with extra measures and only pubs with a kitchen on-site can welcome back customers. People are being advised…
CMO warns against Covid complacency
The chief medical officer insists there’s no room for complacency, despite Ireland having the lowest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the EU. The country reached that level after 270 new cases were reported yesterday, along with five deaths. There was mixed news in yesterday’s figures when it…