“As the number of cases increase we are getting a better picture of our experience of this virus in our community.
Foyle ferry service will not operate over Easter
DONEGAL County Council has announced that the Foyle Ferry Service from Greencastle to Magilligan will not operate over the Easter period. In a statement this morning the local authority said: “In light of the COVID – 19 situation and the restrictions already in place, Donegal County Council has agreed with the operators of the Foyle […]
Fifty per cent increase in Covid-19 cases in Donegal
“It takes time to see the impact of our efforts in the numbers. It will be another 7-10 days before we have a reliable picture of how effective…”
McMahon relished his battles in Tir Chonaill’s backyard
By Frank Craig Joe McMahon’s own recollection of entering the lion’s den with the intent of taking its head gets his heart pumping. It’s an inadvertent flick of a now suppressed head switch. But old habits die hard and like some sort of cerebral muscle memory, it kicks in and he’s right back in one […]
LATEST: 14 patients with COVID-19 in Ireland have died
We have our highest recorded number of deaths so far. Our condolences are with family and friends of all patients who have died as result of Covid-19
LATEST: First Covid-19 death recorded in the North West
The HSE is now working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
LATEST: One new case in Donegal bringing number to 12
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that an additional ten patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died.
LATEST: No rise in number of Covid-19 cases in Donegal
“Ultimately, we want our 6% detected rate to increase, we want to find as many people as possible with COVID-19, isolate them and contain the spread.”
Council announce closure of popular beach
DONEGAL County Council has warned that physical distance protocols must be followed at beaches, parks and walking trails otherwise they will have to close. The issue of large crowds congregating in public places was well documented over the weekend and in their latest Covid-19 statement the local authority said the voluntary compliance of the general […]
LATEST: Eight confirmed Covid-19 cases in Donegal
As numbers of Covid-19 cases in Donegal rise to 8 the most important action that can be taken against this virus is isolation and social distancising