Covid-19 numbers remain unchanged in North West
There were no changes in the reported number of cases of the Coronavirus in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim over the past twenty four hours. The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet this morning to consider establishing Covid-19 specific hospitals. A further 235 new cases were confirmed…
Closure of Marts represents a major blow to the Agri sector
The decision by the Government to ask all livestock marts to close has been described as a serious blow to the local Agri sector. The closures present huge issues for farmers who now have no outlets to sell livestock. New efforts are under way in the Department of Agriculture…
Local GP urges people to check symptoms prior to requesting Covid-19 test.
Patients must have two major symptoms to qualify for a Covid-19 tests from now on. People must have a fever and either a cough or shortness of breath. They also need to be either contacts of a confirmed case, healthcare staff or in a vulnerable group. It…
New criteria announced for those seeking Covid-19 tests
Thousands of people waiting for a Covid-19 test who don’t have an appointment yet will now not be tested and will have to contact their GP again. Patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify in future and will have to display two major symptoms – a fever…
Concerns raised for those in direct provision
A former Sligo/Leitrim General Election Candidate and the National Coordinator of the Green party has raised concerns for those living in Direct Provision during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Bláithin Gallagher has raised the concerns after it was confirmed that there are now two confirmed cases of people with Covid-19 in…
Number of Covid-19 cases increase in Donegal
Thousands more people across the North West will stay at home from work today after new restrictions on the retail sector. Theatres, clubs, marts and bingo halls are among a list of businesses that are now closed. Factories and construction sites remain open, but are being asked to…
St Eunan’s GAA grounds to be used as Covid Test Centre
St Eunan’s club in Letterkenny is to become a Covid-19 Testing Centre. The centre will operate for 12 hours per day as a drive-through centre for those referred for testing by their GP. John Haran is the Chairman of the St Eunan’s GAA Club. He’s been…