Mask wearing to end in Hospitals on April 19th
The universal wearing of face masks in Hospitals such as Sligo University Hospital and Letterkenny University Hospital could be about to come to an end on April 19th. New guidelines from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre means that staff, patients and visitors will no longer need to wear face…
Donegal GP believes focus should be on Covid booster campaign
A leading GP believes we should focus on our booster campaign rather than mask wearing. It comes amid calls from the INMO to reintroduce mandatory facemask rules in certain settings. Donegal Dr Denis McCauley is the Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP Committee. He believes our…
Easing of visiting restrictions at Sligo Hospital from Monday
Visitors will no longer be required to produce proof of vaccination or immunity at Sligo University Hospital from Monday. People will still be required to book a visit in advance with the relevant ward for between 6pm and 8pm each day. Grainne McCann, Hospital manager said they are currently dealing…