Cautious approach required in re-opening the Country
The chief medical officer says the country will only be re-opened in a cautious and conservative manner, to try prevent further Covid-19 restrictions later this year. 1,339 people with the virus have died, after a further 23 fatalities were confirmed, while the number of cases has risen to just…
Covid-19 Restrictions to be eased from today
Some coronavirus restrictions are being eased from today The 2km exercise distance is being extended to 5km while those cocooning can go out for brief exercise. Another 16 deaths from Covid-19 were reported in the Republic yesterday, along with 266 new cases. There are now 654 confirmed…
640 confirmed Covid-19 cases in North West
The Taoiseach will announce later whether any Covid-19 restrictions can be lifted from next Tuesday. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning, and will issue advice to the government, which will then be discussed by Cabinet. The death toll from the virus has risen to 1,232,…
Covid-19 testing to increase from next week
More people are to be tested for Covid-19 from next week. Testing capacity is to increase to 70,000 after the bank holiday weekend, with a plan in place to carry out 15,000 tests a day from May 18th. Over 153,000 have already been conducted, including 41,000 over the…
Covid-19 figures increase in the North West
There are now 585 confirmed cases of Covid -19 in the North West. The latest figures released by the National Public Health Emergency Team have confirmed that there are now 431 cases in Donegal, 98 in Sligo and 56 in Leitrim. The figures have increased by fifteen in…
No restrictions should be lifted yet
There has been a further increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the North West. Latest figures from The National Public Health Emergency Team have confirmed that there are now 568 confirmed cases in the North West. The figures are now reporting 416 cases in Donegal, 97…
Two more Covid-19 deaths in North West
The Chief Medical Officer is appealing to people to continue obeying the Covid-19 restrictions, despite the good weather. Temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees today, leading to fears people will start travelling to beauty spots like parks and beaches. Two more Covid-19 deaths were confirmed in the…