Covid-19 cases rise to 168 in North West
The death toll from Covid-19 has risen to 235, after a further 25 people were confirmed to have lost their lives, while 365 new cases have been confirmed. 8 of yesterday’s deaths took place in the North of the Country and 2 in the West. The latest numbers…
Six more Covid-19 deaths reported in North West
The Health Minister has signed regulations giving Gardaí emergency power to enforce restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. People found not following health advice will be forced to return home. The Garda operation will focus on routes out of towns and cities and those towards weekend hot-spots like beaches and parks.…
Covid-19 cases continue to rise in North West
There has been a further increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the North West. Donegal has seen the number cases of confirmed cases rise to 103. In Leitrim one additional case has been confirmed resulting in the total number now standing at 14. The number of…
North West students struggling to recoup rent
It’s been claimed that many students from the Counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim are struggling to recoup rents paid for student accommodation across the Country. The issue has been raised by the Sligo Leitrim TD, Martin Kenny. Speaking earlier to OceanFM News Deputy Kenny says many parents…
Doherty calls for measures to help re-launch economy
Following the publication of the latest live register figures by the CSO, calls are being made on Government to ensure that post-crisis, the supports are in place to ensure business in the North West will be able to re-open. There has been a surge of twenty four thousand…
Over 100 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in North West
There are now over 100 cases of confirmed Covid-19 in the North West. The latest figures released by the National Health Emergency Team have confirmed that there are now 68 cases in Donegal, 25 in Sligo and 12 in Leitrim. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this…
Covid-19 restrictions leading to many concerns for elderly
Large numbers of elderly people from across the north west have been contacting emergency support lines since the introduction of the cocooning measures which came into effect to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Organisations such as ALONE that supports older people received several thousand calls from throughout the Country…