NW health expert’s appeal: Think carefully about the number of people you meet
The HSE director of public health for Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim is appealing for people to think carefully about the number of others they see in the run-up to Christmas Day. Dr Anthony Breslin says that as we approach Christmas, it’s more important than ever that we all limit the…
North West residents warned to reduce social contacts
The HSE are advising north west residents to restrict their social contacts over the Christmas period. The warning comes as the number of cases continue to remain high in Sligo while a n increase the number of cases was also reported in Sligo after the weekend Clodagh…
Over 18,000 outpatient appointments waiting to take place at Sligo University Hospital
There were 18,305 outpatient appointments due to take place at Sligo University Hospital as of the 4th of November, . Over 7,000 people are waiting for more than a year and over 2,000 are waiting for 2 years or more. While 131 people are waiting for at least 4 years.…
HSE apologises to family of Sligo woman who died from brain haemorrhage
The Health Service Executive has apologised to the family of a 19-year-old South Sligo woman who died from a brain haemorrhage after a delay in arranging a CT scan at Sligo University Hospital. Lisa Niland had arrived by ambulance to the hospital having suffered a sudden, severe headache and vomiting…
HSE Chief Executive says eliminating Covid-19 ‘isn’t realistic’
The HSE chief executive says eliminating Covid-19 from Ireland ‘isn’t realistic’ and we must live with it. Paul Reid will also tell the Oireachtas coronavirus committee today that the health service faces ‘a very difficult period’ ahead. He says over 750,000 Covid-19 tests have taken place in the country to…
Glyphosate traces found in Leitrim drinking water
Traces of the pesticide, glyphosate have been detected in public drinking water supplies in a number of areas of County Leitrim. Glyphosate is a herbicide that is used mainly for the control of annual broadleaf weeds and grasses and is found in a number of weed killer formulations. …
HSE to establish temporary storage facility at Letterkenny University Hospital
The HSE says it’s setting up a temporary storage facility at Letterkenny University Hospital after its supply warehouse for Co. Donegal was damaged in a fire. Black smoke was visible for miles after the blaze broke out at Watson plant hire in the town at around 6 o’clock…