Cyber attack continue to impact HSE & Department of Helath
The extent of cyber attacks on the Department of Health and the HSE will become clear as this week goes on. Thousands of patients including many in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have had their appointments cancelled for the coming week, with urgent care prioritised.…
North West residents urged to turn up as normal for covid vaccinations
Despite the cyber attack on the HSE computer network people are being encouraged to turn up for their scheduled vaccine appointment today. The network has been shut down around the country but the vaccine rollout is not impacted. Siobhan McEniff, Operation Site Manager at the vaccination centre in…
HSE confirm that their IT system has been targeted by a cyber attack
The head of the HSE says its IT system has been the subject of a major, sophisticated cyber attack. The entire network has been shut down – but the Covid vaccination programme isn’t affected. The Rotunda Hospital has already cancelled most appointments, except for women who are…