More Counties in danger of moving to level 3 restrictions.
The latest figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in relation to the Covid-19 figures show 334 new cases, with no additional deaths. 18 new cases were confirmed for Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 population in the county now stands at 96.7. 21 new…
NEPHET keeping a close eye on Donegal & Leitrim Covid figures
The National Public Health Emergency Team says it’ll be keeping a close eye on a number of counties that are showing worrying trends. Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Waterford, Limerick, Kildare, and Offaly are all considered a real cause for concern. There’s been a fourfold increase in the numbers hospitalised…
HSE chief executive expresses concern with Covid figures
The HSE chief executive says he’s ‘very concerned’ about the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 90 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, compared to 23 four weeks ago. Paul Reid says there are 19 Covid cases in intensive care units, up from just…
Doherty calls for Debt Resolution Strategy
With the payment breaks on loans and mortgages due to end in the next number of weeks, calls have been made on the Government to publish a Debt Resolution Strategy for borrowers who have been impacted by COVID-19. The calls have been made by the Sinn Féin spokesperson on…
Glynn expresses concern in relation to Covid-19 cases in Donegal
The acting Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern at the increasing levels of Covid-19 in Donegal, Louth, and Waterford. Dr. Ronan Glynn says it’s vital people in all counties do all they can to stop the spread of the Coronavirus over the next 7 days. 19 new cases were…
Covid-19 warning issued to Leitrim residents
A warning has been issued to the people of Leitrim to redouble their efforts in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. The warning was contained in a statement issued jointly between by the Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr. Mary Bohan, Chief Executive Lar Power, Chief…
More localised information about Covid-19 infection rates released
More localised information about Covid-19 infection rates have been released by the Department of Health. A further 274 new cases of the virus were recorded in last 24 hours and no further deaths; 19 of the cases are in Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate is now broken up by…