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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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More than 50% drop in Covid-19 patients at Letterkenny University Hospital

There has been a significant drop in the number of Covid-19 patients being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital over a week. As of 8pm on Sunday, the hospital is treating 46 Covid-19 cases, down from 72 in seven days. There was no change in ...

17 Jan 2022 at 11:37

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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

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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

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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

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Letterkenny University Hospital records largest intake of new Covid-19 patients

The number of Covid-19 patients being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital has continued to rise sharply in recent days. As of Sunday night, the hospital is treating 54 patients, an increase of 200% in a week. The number of ...

04 Jan 2022 at 12:57

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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

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'Avoid shops and meeting others indoors' - Chief Medical Officer gives sobering Covid-19 message

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan is urging people to reduce their contacts and avoid crowded places as we see the opening of post-Christmas sales and head towards the New Year. The Chief Medical Officer said: "It is ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:19

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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

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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

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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

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