“Anyone waiting to be tested should act as though their test is positive and should self-isolate now, while they await testing and results.”
LATEST: 102 new confirmed cases of COVID-19
“We must continue in our efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 together, as a society, to protect our healthcare workers and our most vulnerable.”
Latest: Less than five cases of COVID-19 in Donegal
“Every citizen who is practicing social distancing, who is taking precautions to limit the spread of this virus, is doing their country a service”
COVID-19 Test Centre opens in Letterkenny
A DRIVE-through test centre for coronavirus is now operating in the grounds of St Conal’s hospital in Letterkenny. The HSE has ramped up its testing efforts across the country with confirmation that there are up to five cases of the virus in Donegal. The HSE would not confirm the locations of the test centres yesterday […]
Council implement protocols at offices
DONEGAL County Council has implemented a range of protocols to protect its staff and members of the public at its offices that remain open. In their latest statement the Local Authority said they are strongly encouraging customers to contact them by phone, email, website or by other virtual means. Customers will be asked when they […]
Council issue updated statement on Covid-19
Donegal County Council has issued an updated statement in relation to its Business Continuity Plan around COVID-19 and the evolving situation. The Council has closed to the public its libraries throughout the County, the County Museum and the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Staff in these facilities continue to attend for work and will deal […]
Dungloe celebrates million euro lotto win
THERE is celebrations in Dungloe after a local shop sold this week’s winning lotto ticket worth €1 million. The winning ticket for Wednesday night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw was sold Kavanagh’s SuperValu in Dungloe. Manager of the store Liam McShea said it was great news for the local community and that €1 million is a […]
All masses cancelled in Raphoe diocese
All masses with congregations have been cancelled in the Diocese of Raphoe until March 29. Bishop, Alan McGuckian announced in a letter this morning that the cancellation order, which also includes Station Masses and House Masses, will be reviewed at the end of the month. In his letter the Bishop said: “Dealing with the Coronavirus […]
HSE issue statement on visiting arrangements
THE HSE has issued a statement on visiting arrangements for community hospitals and nursing units in the County. “We request that Immediate family members only visit and that children do not visit. Visiting should be limited to one person at a time. We request that people should be sensible regarding their visiting and that anyone […]
Schools, colleges, childcare facilities to close
SCHOOLS, colleges and childcare facilities will close from 6pm today in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar made the announcement from Washington DC this morning, outlining a series of measures that are being introduced in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus. Cultural institutions, indoor gatherings of more than 100 […]