Visits to Nursing Homes could return than expected
Residents across the North West could be able to visit nursing homes sooner than anticipated. The National Public Health Emergency Team says it’s aware of the impact the visitation ban is having on resident’s mental health. Outdoor visits while maintaining social distancing is one of the options being…
No change in North West Covid-19 figures
A full return to economic activity is important, but so too is sticking to the plan and doing it on a phased basis, according to the chief medical officer. Dr Tony Holohan has described the latest Covid-19 figures as a “positive development,” but warned against complacency. Yesterday marked the first…
Slight increase in North West Covid-19 numbers
The Data Protection Commissioner’s in discussions with the HSE over its release of workers Covid-19 test results to employers. Yesterday it confirmed the practice had been taking place in ‘exceptional’ circumstances for public health reasons. However, it now says it’s reconsidering the move following criticism – the Chief…
CMO to appear before Oireachtas Covid-19 committee
The chief medical officer and the HSE chief executive will appear before a special Oireachtas Covid-19 committee later, to answer questions over their handling of the crisis so far. It comes as last night’s Department of Health figures show the lowest daily death toll increase since March 27th. …
Hospitals are legally obliged to report cases of Covid-19 immediately
All of the country’s hospitals are to have their Covid-19 reporting systems examined urgently, after it emerged one hospital failed to report 250 confirmed cases until yesterday evening. Some of the cases involving patients at the unnamed hospital date as far back March. In total, there are now…
A decision on easing Covid-19 restrictions will be made today
A decision will be made later by the National Public Health Emergency Team on whether the country is ready to ease some Covid-19 restrictions from Monday. It’s meeting a day earlier than scheduled, to allow ministers time to consider the official guidance before signing off on the measures tomorrow.…
Covid-19 cases increase in the north west
The number of confirmed covid-19 cases in the North West has increased 675. The number of cases in Donegal has risen to 474. There are now 127 cases in Sligo and 74 in Leitrim. The Chief Medical Officer says there are encouraging signs the country WILL be…