News - omicron
Christmas sees first rise in PUP applications in 6 months
The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.
Jan 7, 2022 08:21
Visiting restrictions imposed at local hospitals
It's in response to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the community.
Jan 5, 2022 13:10
Teachers warn of looming staff crisis ahead of school reopening
Rules around close contacts are set to be reviewed by public health officials tomorrow.
Jan 5, 2022 07:24
Local Covid hospital figures double amid Omicron surge
While evidence suggests the Omicron variant is less potent, the massive increase in positive tests is still resulting in a surge in hospitalisations.
Jan 4, 2022 13:14
Covid levels begin to drop across the Shannonside region
A local electoral area in Waterford has the highest rate of Covid-19 in the country, while Leitrim has the lowest.
Dec 17, 2021 08:20
NPHET advise Government to close pubs by 5pm over Omicron fears
Public health officials met for five and a half hours yesterday to discuss the Covid crisis.
Dec 17, 2021 07:56
Latest Covid figures show 24 new cases of Omicron variant here
The CMO says the latest information shows there's now community transmission of Omicron
Dec 15, 2021 18:19
No new Covid health restrictions recommended by CMO
Members of the public are being urged to be cautious over the Christmas period when it comes to social contacts.
Dec 15, 2021 07:38
Accelerated booster rollout plans to tackle Omicron variant
The fast spread of the Omicron variant is leading to renewed efforts to speed up the booster vaccine rollout
Dec 14, 2021 09:25
Over 4,000 cases of Covid-19 reported
The Department of Health has confirmed 4,022 new coronavirus cases this evening.
Dec 9, 2021 18:20Shannonside Newsletter
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