A Donegal County Councillor has called for an urgent review into the adequacy of the National Ambulance Service. The service…
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CMO urges caution now ahead of family Christmas gatherings
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoIreland’s Chief Medical Officer has called on people to take precautions now before spending Christmas with older or vulnerable family…
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Eight more cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the Republic, health officials confirmed last night.…
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Mapping Covid: All areas of Donegal fall below national average
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoCovid-19 rates in all local electoral areas of Donegal have fallen below the national average, new figures show. Donegal recorded…
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Two further deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded in Donegal in the past week. There have now been 220…
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The Donegal Hospice has welcomed new staff members to expand palliative care services and supports for Donegal and beyond. Six…
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Six-time cancer survivor Paul McLoone gives thanks to vital charity
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoBallyshannon man Paul McLoone is well-known in many circles. As the former Director of Finn Harps, a former Chief Executive of…
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ANOTHER 5,590 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by Irish health officials today. Covid-19: 5,590 new cases confirmed in Ireland…
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Storm Barra: Covid test centres to temporarily close in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoCOVID-19 Testing Centres in Donegal will be closed this Wednesday morning for safety reasons due to Storm Barra. The Letterkenny…
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Walk-in vaccination clinic in Letterkenny for 1st and 2nd doses of vaccine
by Staff Writer 4 years agoAnyone aged 12 and older who hasn’t yet received their first dose COVID-19 vaccine, can go to a walk-in clinic…
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Mapping Covid: Donegal below average with 1,700 new cases in two weeks
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoDonegal recorded 1,740 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 14 days, new figures show. As of Tuesday, the 14-day…
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It has been revealed that 23 of the 39 additional beds allocated to Letterkenny University Hospital for 2020 to 2021…
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Unvaccinated visitors banned from Letterkenny University Hospital
by Staff Writer 4 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital has introduced a new rule to prohibit unvaccinated visitors during the fourth wave of Covid-19. Following new…
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ANOTHER 3,793 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by Irish health officials today. Covid-19: 3,793 new cases, 55 further deaths…
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The first case of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Ireland. NPHET confirmed the news today…
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Over 1,000 patients treated on trolleys at LUH last month
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in the country last month. A total of 1,067 patients waited…
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Covid-19: 4,607 new cases in Ireland, 14 Covid patients at LUH
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoANOTHER 4,607 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by Irish health officials today. Covid-19: 4,607 new cases in Ireland, 14…
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A new system of antigen testing is rolling out in primary schools across Ireland today. The tests will be available…
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Four of Donegal’s seven local electoral areas are reporting reduced Covid-19 cases this week. The latest government data shows that…
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‘It’s easier to get a Garth Brooks ticket than a PCR test’ – Doherty
by Staff Writer 4 years agoA Donegal Deputy has challenged Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today in relation to the ‘PCR test fiasco’. A shortage of appointments…