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Donegal Covid-19 linked deaths now stands at 231

The number of deaths in Donegal that have been linked to Covid-19 has risen to 231, latest figures show. 29 of those deaths have occurred since the beginning of November and over the Christmas and New Year period. The county now has a mortality rate ...

16 Jan 2022 at 11:56

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Less than half of 12 to 15 year olds in Donegal fully vaccinated

Less than half of children aged 12 to 15 in Donegal are fully vaccinated, the latest figures show. Figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show 49.1 % of children aged 12 to 15 are fully vaccinated, significantly lower than the ...

18 Jan 2022 at 11:12

Covid-19

50% surge in a week takes Donegal's Covid tests to limit

The HSE will consider increasing the Covid-19 testing capacity in Donegal after a huge upsurge in demand this week. Test numbers conducted in Donegal soared by over 51% inside a week. While health officials are monitoring the situation ...

31 Dec 2021 at 11:16

Local News

Further rise in Covid-19 patients at Letterkenny University Hospital

There has been a further rise in the number of Covid-19 patients being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Health Service Executive figures show there were 34 Covid-19 patients being treated at the hospital on Tuesday night, ...

29 Dec 2021 at 17:02

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LATEST: Donegal pandemic unemployment payment recipients up over 400 in last two weeks

The number of Donegal people who are now in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) has reached almost 2,000 again, it was announced this evening. The New Year spike results from hospitality restrictions that were put in ...

05 Jan 2022 at 18:48

Covid-19

Huge positivity rate concern as 6,735 new Covid cases confirmed in Ireland

The government confirmed on Monday that there are 6,735* newly confirmed cases of COVID19. Meanwhile, as of 8am on Monday, 461 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised, of which 91 are in ICU. The Department of Health have also ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:23

Covid-19

Rise in Covid-19 patients at north-west hospitals

The number of patients being treated for Covid-19 in the north-west’s two acute hospitals has risen in 24 hours. Figures from the Health Service Executive show there were 15 patients being treated for the disease at ...

07 Feb 2022 at 12:40

Business

Omicron spread forces some Donegal businesses to shut while others are just about staying open

The high prevalence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Donegal coupled with the difficulty in obtaining a PCR test has led to unprecedented staff shortages. From local shops to public services and larger ...

06 Jan 2022 at 10:57

Covid-19

Eight Covid-19 deaths in Donegal in a month

Donegal has recorded eight Covid-19 deaths over four weeks, the latest figures show. Figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show eight deaths from the disease were reported in the ...

14 Feb 2022 at 19:30

Covid-19

Covid-19 cases at Letterkenny University Hospital continue to fall

The number of Covid-19 cases being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital has continued to drop. There were 45 patients being treated with the disease at the hospital on Tuesday night, down four in ...

19 Jan 2022 at 13:09

Covid-19

Nightclubs close in Northern Ireland over fears of cross border patrons spreading Omicron variant

Nightclubs in Northern Ireland are to close from St Stephen's Day over fears of the spread of Covid-19. Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has said that the closure of nightclubs in the ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:17

Local News

Rape Crisis Centre looks for funding as case numbers rise

An increase in sexual violence in the community, a bigger demand for its services coupled with a lack of funding has left Donegal Rape Crisis Centre struggling to sustain the level of support ...

02 Jun 2022 at 22:17

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