99 fines for breaching covid restriction issued in north west region
99 fines have been issued by Gardaí in the north west region for breaking Covid-19 restrictions. Almost a thousand fines have been handed out nationally; 771 for non essential travel and a further 200 are currently being checked and processed. 30 fines have been issued for not wearing a face…
Covid rate decreases in most Local Electoral Areas across north west
There’s been a noticeable decrease in the 14 day incidence rate in all local electoral areas across the north west region with the exception of South Donegal. The latest daily figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team shows 135 new cases were recorded in Co. Donegal, 24 in Sligo…
CMO still worried about number of Covid cases
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s hoped schools can reopen as soon as possible – but has warned the levels of Covid-19 are nowhere near where they need to be. A further 51 deaths linked to the virus were confirmed last night with 2,608 new cases. 135 new…
Calls for Brexit funds to be spent in regions worst affected be departure
Sligo/Leitrim TD and former MEP Marian Harkin is calling for monies from the EU Brexit fund to be spent in regions worst affected by Britain’s departure from the EU. The Independent deputy has told the Dail that the intent of the EU Commision is that the fund should help regions,…
Current Covid restrictions likely to continue as 115 new cases are identified in the North West.
The Taoiseach says Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will continue into February. Micheal Martin told his parliamentary party last night the case numbers remain too high. It comes as a further 61 deaths and 2,488 new case have been reported – while latest figures show there’s 1,923 people with…
93 additional Covid-19 deaths confirmed by Department of Health
The Head of the HSE says teams are under ‘unrelenting strain’ in hospitals and the community because of Covid 19. Paul Reid says anyone who dismisses the seriousness of the illness is spreading ‘nonsense,’ which he says is insulting to patients, staff and their families. 93 additional Covid…
Hospital managers to uphold the ‘highest standards’ in administering vaccines.
There has been another increase in the number of Covid-19 figures in the North West. In the latest set of figures released by health officials 34 new cases were confirmed in Donegal, there were 14 new cases in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. There were 8…