Large uptake of vaccinations is allowing restrictions to ease
Public Transport in the North West will return to full capacity from today. It’s the first time full capacity will be restored on buses, trains and trams since the start of the pandemic. The Government have announced almost all Covid-19 restrictions will end on October 22nd. From next Monday,…
Donegal GP calls for those socialising indoors to get vaccinated
A Donegal GP says he believes that the easing of further Covid-19 restrictions will only be successful if those socialising indoors are vaccinated. The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 meet later to discuss the final phase of reopening society and the economy. The roadmap is to be published tomorrow,…
Easing of further restrictions could be delayed
There could be another hammer blow in the offering for the local hospitality sector after the Taoiseach suggested the next stage of easing Covid-19 restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant. Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent “nothing can be guaranteed” because of the more…
Further easing of Covid-19 restriction expected later
The prospect of a more significant summer in the north west is moving a step closer with the easing of a of number of covid-19 restrictions expected later this evening. Early indications are suggesting that International travel for holidays is set to return on July 19th. The plans for further…
Non-essential retail about to open in north west
Queues are forming outside shops across the country as non-essential retail is allowed to open for the first time this year. The latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions is allowing customers without an appointment to go into a store. Local businesses are ready to welcome back customers for the…
Outdoor attractions to admitt members of the public from this morning
Some Covid-19 restrictions will be eased across the North West from this morning Outdoor attractions like Pet farms and heritage sites can welcome back members of the public today. The maximum attendance allowed at funerals has increased to 25, while outdoor sports like tennis and golf courses can…
Easing of Covid-19 restrictions begins today
Phase one of the roadmap to easing Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions gets under way today. Hardware stores, garden centres, electrical, IT and phone sales outlets across the North West will all reopen. The number of new cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday was below 100 for the second day in…