Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions
May 27, 2020 No Responses

Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions

Health experts are a “little bit worried” about an increase in coronavirus admissions to intensive care, the chief medical officer for Ireland has said. At the daily Covid-19 briefing, Dr Tony Holohan also stood firm on advising that the current...
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Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended
May 27, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended

A decision on extending or cutting the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment may have to be made by the next government, the Taoiseach has said. The €350 weekly payment is due to expire on June 8 but Leo Varadkar confirmed it...
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More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland
May 27, 2020 No Responses

More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland

More adults in Ireland are walking and exercising than ever before since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to research. The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis, rising by a cumulative 18% and is equivalent to.....
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Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions
May 26, 2020 No Responses

Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí have been spat or coughed at 80 times since Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced on April 8. New figures from April 8 to May 23 show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the attacks...
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No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18
May 26, 2020 No Responses

No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

There have been no new deaths from coronavirus reported today in Northern Ireland by the Department of Health. The overall total according to the department remains at 514. It marks the first time this has happened since March 18. The...
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Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health. The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed...
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Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. The State is entering the second week in easing its lockdown laws which saw...
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Police Treating Fire At Belfast Bombardier Plant As Accidental
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Police Treating Fire At Belfast Bombardier Plant As Accidental

A fire at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast is being treated as accidental. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said the blaze “appears to have started in machinery” and the cause is under investigation. “At this stage the...
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Dozens Attend Drive-In Service At Co Antrim Church
May 24, 2020 No Responses

Dozens Attend Drive-In Service At Co Antrim Church

Dozens of parishioners at a Co Antrim church have joined together for the first time in weeks after the reopening of its drive-in service. Pastor Brian Madden, of Maghaberry Elim Church, said he was happy to be able to deliver...
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Belfast Hospital Ready To Deal With Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
May 24, 2020 No Responses

Belfast Hospital Ready To Deal With Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections

A Belfast hospital is ready to contend with a potential second surge of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official said. The Mater Hospital is currently caring for a number of patients as they recover from Covid-19, a process that can...
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