Donegal GP issues warning over cannabis jellies
A Donegal GP is warning parents about the dangers of their children eating cannabis jellies. Temple Street Hospital in Dublin says the problem has worsened this year – describing it as a ‘new phenomenon’. Six children under 10 have been hospitalised in the past six months, after eating…
Local electoral areas in Donegal record high Covid-19 figures
The rate of Covid-19 in the Buncrana local electoral area in Donegal is over seven times the national average. Its 14-day incidence rate was 881 per 100,000 people on Monday – the highest in the country. Dungarvan in Waterford is the next highest, at 771. Carndonagh, also…
Number of hospitalisations should not be a factor in restrictions being lifted
A Donegal GP is warning the Government NOT to rely on the number of hospitalisations associated with Covid-19 when making decisions about easing restrictions next week. Dr Denis McCauley is the chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee. Cabinet is to decide on Thursday whether it will…
Donegal GP says falling covid numbers is down to vaccination process
A Donegal GP says the falling number of Covid-19 figures is proof that the vaccination process is working. The number of patients with Covid-19 in public hospitals has reached its lowest point in 111 days, with 209 people receiving treatment last night. It comes as NPHET urges people…