Noticeable increase in 14 day rate across the north west
There has been a noticeable increase in the 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. It has more than doubled in Donegal while there has been a five fold increase in Leitrim. According to the statistics from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, the…
HSE provide updates on local testing centres
The HSE has confirmed that a free “Pop up, walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre located at Buncrana in Co Donegal Donegal will operate until August 1st. The pop up test centre will operate behind Cockhill Health Centre from 11am to 7pm daily and those under 16…
Phone issues for the HSE at Markievicz House
The HSE are advising this morning that phone lines are down in Markievicz House, in Sligo. The HSE has confirmed that the lines are currenlty being worked on. No estimated time yet has been provided for when they will be back up and running. As a result of…
HSE advise extra caution following Covid-19 increase in Sligo and Donegal
People in South Donegal and Sligo are being urged to apply extra caution following a large increase in Covid-19 numbers in the areas. In a statement to OceanFM this afternoon, the HSE say there has been an outbreak in the Collooney and Coolaney areas of Co. Sligo with over 100…
Latest Covid figures published for north west
There were 517 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the 14-day incidence rates in the Counties of Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. 398 Cases were reported in Donegal which represents a figure of 250 per 100,000 head of population, the highest figure in the entire country. Sligo is also in…
Cyber attack: HSE systems still affected
The HSE North West says that while good progress has been made in restoring some of its systems in the aftermath of the recent cyber-attack, some services continue to be disrupted. Although essential services are continuing, many HSE systems are not functioning as usual and patients may continue to experience…
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…