CMO says it’s stime to start planning for the summer
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s time for people to be hopeful and to start planning for the summer. Dr Tony Holohan says he wants next week to be a ‘significant turning point’ in the pandemic, as restrictions ease. 26 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal…
International Summer Holidays are unlikely in 2021
10 further Covid-19 related deaths were reported in the latest set of figures released by the Department of Health, with 1,062 additional cases. Locally there were 27 new cases confirmed in Donegal, 6 additional cases were confirmed in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. Latest figures show…
CMO still worried about number of Covid cases
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s hoped schools can reopen as soon as possible – but has warned the levels of Covid-19 are nowhere near where they need to be. A further 51 deaths linked to the virus were confirmed last night with 2,608 new cases. 135 new…
CMO braced for increase in Covid cases
The Chief Medical Officer says the 744 Covid-19 cases confirmed yesterday understate how serious the outbreak is in the Republic right now. Dr Tony Holohan expects “a large increase in cases” in the days ahead following low levels of testing over Christmas. He’s urging people not to have…
NPHET recommended the closure of non-essential retail
Restaurants and pubs serving food across the north nwest will close at 3 o’clock this afternoon as part of new restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19. The measures will also see hairdressers and barbers shut later today – as health officials warn the virus is “out of control”.…
Time to rethink Christmas plans
The Chief Medical Officer says the current trajectory of Covid-19 here is of “grave concern”, as people are being urged to rethink their Christmas plans to protect elderly and vulnerable loved ones. The country will move to Level 5 restrictions tomorrow in an attempt to stop the spread of the…
Restaurants & Gastropubs could be closed before new year
The National public Health Emergency team has recommended the closure of restaurants and gastropubs before the New Year as part of efforts to deal with rising rates of Covid-19. From today, people can travel outside their county and three different households can meet indoors. The measures were due…