Spread of Covid-19 must be contained over Christmas
The Chief Medical Officer says there’s “nothing inevitable” about a third wave of Covid-19 after Christmas. New guidelines on how people can socialise over the festive season, while keeping the virus at low levels, are being drawn up by National Public Health Emergency Team. 270 new cases were…
European-wide traffic light travel system starts today
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have confirmed 542 additional cases of Covid-19 and 2 additional deaths from Covid -19. In the latest set of figures there have been 59 additional cases in Donegal, 8 in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. The European-wide traffic light travel system…
No early finish likely for Level 5 restrictions
The Chief Medical Officer says the full six weeks of level 5 restrictions will be necessary. A review is to be carried out at four weeks but NPHET is warning it doesn’t anticipate recommending any restrictions being eased before December. The 14 day incidence rate is now estimated…
Donegal TD calls for revision of legislation for past convictions
A Donegal, TD says the current spent convictions legislation is not fit for purpose and is urging the public to have their say during a public consultation which is now taking place. Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle is calling for an unlimited amount of convictions to be considered spent, depending…
GP warns border shutdown is required to curtail virus
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have confirmed an additional 8 new Covid-19 related deaths in the Republic of Ireland. The number of new cases recorded yesterday was 444. There were 16 cases in Donegal, 6 in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. There were 21…
latest Covid-19 figures in north west
In the latest Covid-19 figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre there were 5 additional deaths and 322 new cases. 15 new cases were reported in Donegal, 8 in Sligo while less than 5 new cases were recorded in Leitrim. The latest data shows that the cumulative…
Level 5 restrictions unlikely to be eased early
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 2 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 767 new cases have also been confirmed nationally. 21 additional cases were reported in Donegal, 12 in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. The Chief Medical Officer says he doesn’t anticipate any…