Harris: More nationwide restrictions will be announced tomorrow
The Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has said the Government will have to bring in more Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow and the action it takes will be “decisive and nationwide”. He said it is clear now the virus is at such a level that a county by county approach is…
Further restrictions imposed to halt the spread of Covid
In the latest daily figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, there were 4 deaths due to Covid-19, 442 new cases were recorded nationally. 28 new cases were confirmed for Donegal, while 31 cases first reported on Wednesday were also allocated to the County. The number of cases…
Concerning Covid-19 figures in Donegal
The number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase in the North West. In the latest figures published by Health officials 20 new cases are being reported in Donegal. Leitrim is one of 11 Counties sharing 28 cases. Meanwhile 2 additional cases which were first reported on Tuesday were…
People asked to continue following 5km rule if travelling to regions beaches
If venturing to the regions beaches this weekend, people are being reminded that the 5km travel limit remains in place. The good weather is expected to continue until at least Tuesday and with it a surge in the number of people going to the seaside. Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer with…
Ireland not ready to lift restrictions yet
The chief medical officer says the country isn’t yet in a position to ease some Covid-19 restrictions in 10 days’ time. 1,375 people with the virus have died after a further 37 fatalities were confirmed last night, while there are now 22,248 diagnosed cases. The number of cases…
Publican’s need to have input into lifting or restrictions
A Sligo publican has called for the Vintners Federation to be given an input when it comes to discussing the removing of the Covid-19 restrictions. Adrian Tansey who runs the Crossbar in Gurteen says that many rural pubs have major decisions to make in relation to their futures. …
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…