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…
Health expert believes Level 4 restrictions should be introduced in Donegal
A top health expert believes Donegal, as well as Dublin, Louth and Waterford, should move to Level 4 restrictions, with the rest of the country moving to Level 3. Level 4 restrictions, if imposed, would mean no visiting other households, only 6 people can attend a wedding and gyms and…
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…
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…
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…
A further increase in Covid-19 cases for Donegal
The latest figures from the Department of Health confirmed an additional 240 confirmed cases of Covid-19, while one further person who was diagnosed with the virus has died. The death toll here now stands at 1,789, while the overall number of cases now stands at 32,023. Almost…