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…
Latest update to HSE services in the region
The HSE has provided an update to it’s services across the region. Progress is being made on bringing their computer systems back online but a number of services remain cancelled or with delays. Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating…
Funeral vigilance concern for the HSE
The top public health official in the north west is stressing the importance of family and visitor groups maintaining vigilance about social distancing when they gather along the routes of funerals to pay their respects. It’s as the HSE has concerns about a number of issues in relation to…
People encouraged to attend appointments at community health clinics
In the latest update from the HSE, all Community x-rays and online group psychology sessions in Donegal are cancelled. Most community health services are operating as normal across the region, however, appointments for new clients in the G.U.M. clinic in Sligo are cancelled. Those with children due an audiology, hearing…