Heated & passionate arguments within government over restrictions
The Environment Minister says heated and passionate arguments are taking place about how to exit Level 5 restrictions. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss the spread of the virus. A Decision on exiting Level 5 restrictions to be taken next week The Taoiseach…
CMO expresses concern at Covid-19 trends
The Chief Medical Officer is “increasingly concerned” at the trends surrounding Covid-19. Dr Tony Holohan has said the five-day average of daily cases has increased from 350 last week – to 424 today, and has urged people to follow the health advice. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre…
Leaving Cert 2020 to get underway this evening
It may be mid-November, however today will signal the start of Leaving Cert 2020 for students across the north west. Nationally more than 2,500 students will start their delayed Leaving Cert this evening. Biology is the first subject – with the exam starting at 5.30pm. There are…
number of daily Covid-19 cases on the increase
The number of new daily Covid-19 infections is rising again. Yesterday 378 more cases of the virus were confirmed, and one further patient died. There were 34 new cases in Donegal while the numbers registered in both Sligo and Leitrim were less than 5. The five-day moving…
Status Yellow wind warning issued for the region
A status Yellow wind warning has been issued for the region. A warning for Sligo and Leitrim is valid from 3pm to 6pm today while a separate warning for Donegal takes effect from 4pm until 9pm tonight. The whole country is under a yellow wind warning beginning at varying times.…
Overall 14 day incidence rate continues to decrease across OceanFM region
The overall Covid-19 incidence rate in the OceanFM region continues to decrease. However, both Sligo and Donegal are above the national average. The rate of infection compared to a fortnight ago in all local electoral areas in Sligo, north Leitrim and south Donegal has decreased. Between October 27th and November…
NPHET to discuss Donegal’s number of Covid-19 cases
The National Public Health Emergency Team is to meet again to review progress being made in reducing the incidence of Covid-19. It’s understood there is concern about the slower pace of progress in Co Donegal, particularly in parts of the county closer to the border with Northern Ireland. …