News - Coronavirus

First case of new Covid variant confirmed in Ireland
One sample of the eight sent for testing has been confirmed as the Omicron variant
Dec 1, 2021 13:49
Covid hospitalisations down 10 percent across the Region
23 people are currently in ICU across the Shannonside Northern Sound region
Nov 29, 2021 13:02
New Covid variant could see return of limited hotel quarantine
Those currently in South Africa may face some form of quarantine on return to Ireland
Nov 26, 2021 08:57
Covid levels continuing to fluctuate across the region
Levels continue to creep up across the region.
Nov 26, 2021 08:31
NPHET to meet later over possibility of further Covid health measures
The body is not recommending any action other than personal responsibility at this time.
Nov 11, 2021 07:23
122 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in local hospitals today
HSE Chief Paul Reid says the health service is in for a tough few weeks.
Nov 8, 2021 13:49
Serial Covid testing to recommence in nursing homes nationwide
As case numbers rise, the situation in nursing homes has been highlighted as a concern.
Nov 5, 2021 17:55
Government ready 2 million antigen tests for Covid close contacts
Some experts are warning the public that antigen tests are not a 'magic bullet' to bring Covid 19 under control by itself.
Oct 20, 2021 07:30
Longford records highest Covid transmission rate in the country today
There have been 1,180 cases of Covid-19 in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region in the last 7 days.
Oct 19, 2021 13:41
Cabinet to decide on reopening plans this morning
The reopening won't see as many restrictions eased as previously thought.
Oct 19, 2021 07:38Shannonside Newsletter
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