The 36 new Covid-19 deaths bring to 210 the number of fatalities in Ireland. The 345 cases mean that a total of 5,709 cases have now been confirmed. Most recent figures (April 5) show that there are now 114 confirmed cases in Donegal, a rise of 11 on the previous day’s figure (103) The […]
103 Covid-19 cases in Donegal, four more deaths in NW
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 16 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. · 11 deaths located in the east, 4 in the north west, 1 in the west of the country Advertisement · The patients included 6 females and 10 males […]
Woman left terrified after man coughed on her
A woman has been left terrified that she has been exposed to Covid-19 after a man deliberately coughed at her while out walking in Letterkenny on Saturday morning. The woman was crossing at the Hospital Roundabout at 9.40am when she met a man who stopped, leaned over her and deliberately coughed at her. Gardai are […]
‘Fiddler on the Hoof’ impressed with Donegal drivers
“In Donegal we noticed that the drivers were really polite and sensible around the horses and would often pull over and let us pass, or slow down”
Candles lit in memory of Carrigart man
CANDLES have been lit around the world in memory of a Carrigart pensioner who died from the coronavirus. John McGroddy (82), a retired Garda officer, passed away last Sunday after contracting the deadly infection in the Dublin nursing home where he and his wife lived. Nell McGroddy has also been diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus […]
Covid hub for Letterkenny
ONE of the first community assessment hubs in the country, which will provide enhanced support for people who have tested positive for Covid-19, will be opened in Letterkenny this week. The facility will provide timely assessment for people who feel symptomatic, who feel their symptoms are becoming worse or if their GP feels they need […]
81 Covid-19 cases in Donegal, one third (27) in LUH
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 390 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm, Sunday 5th April.
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Latest: Now been 137 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
“We must keep up this effort, continue to protect the vulnerable in our society and ultimately flatten the curve.”
Intensive preparations at LUH as infection levels rise
“We are seeing these numbers grow day by day. There have been some deaths in Donegal and, unfortunately, we will see a deterioration in those numbers”