The Taoiseach has confirmed that the country will move to full Level 5 restrictions in an effort to bring the latest surge in Covid-19 cases under control.
The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging the people of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary to avoid large social gatherings of any kind for New Year’s celebrations.
It has been a very difficult year for everyone, not least those living with or affected by cardiovascular diseases (heart, stroke, diabetes & obesity). The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in so many ways, it’s almost impossible to comprehend just how things have changed so quickly.
This winter, more than any other, we are encouraging the public to make an individual Winter Plan, particularly with the impact of Covid-19, and to know how and where to access care when it is needed.
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD has welcomed the announcement by the European Commission that it has authorised the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Clare Independent T.D., Michael McNamara, has received confirmation from the UL Hospitals Group that a business case for a major expansion in the level of services provided at Ennis Hospital has been approved.
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) has launched a new service that will provide mental health support to its students 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including throughout the Christmas period.