New Covid-19 restrictions to be introduced at midnight
In the latest Covid-19 figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, the number of new cases in Sligo has exceeded those of Donegal. 27 new cases were reported in Sligo yesterday while 21 new cases were recorded in Donegal. The number of cases in Sligo was less than…
Those with Covid-19 will have to conduct their own contact tracing
Thousands of people who tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend will be asked to do their own contact tracing. The HSE is to send a text to 2,500 people in the coming days to tell others they’ve been in close contact. It’s emerged that HSE contact tracers…
Local businesses facing uncertain futures
A Donegal Councillor and Hotelier says the latest restrictions will present a massive challenge to the long term future of several businesses in the North West. Cllr. Michael Naughton was responding to the Country moving into level 5 restrictions says that it’s now up to everyone to work together…
Fears expressed for thousands of Jobs as news restrictions are announced
Around 150,000 people including many in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are expected to lose their jobs when level five restrictions kick in from midnight tomorrow. Ireland has become the first European country to enter a second lockdown with all non-essential retail to close. However, some…
Restrictions needed to protect inadequate health service
It’s expected a level four plus system will be placed on the entire country this evening. Travel limits, non-essential retail closing and bars and restaurants moving to takeaway only are some of the measures expected from tonight’s announcement. The cabinet sub-committee led by the leaders of the three…
Bishop Doran pleads for people to attend mass
The Bishop of the diocese of Elphin, Kevin Doran is appealing for people to be allowed to attend mass, saying they are being deprived of their worship. Level 3 and 4 restrictions say religious ceremonies are to be held online, while certain numbers of people can attend funerals. …
27 additional cases of Covid-19 reported in the north west
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have confirmed in their latest figures 3 additional Covid-19 deaths and 1283 new cases. 14 of yesterday’s cases were in Donegal, 8 in Sligo and 5 in Leitrim. Ministers are examining social bubbles that would allow people to visit close family, provide care,…