An Garda Síochána at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public of a recent text message (smishing) scam where persons are receiving text messages purporting to be from Health Service Executive (HSE) and advising the public to book an appointment for a Covid-19 test through a link on the text. 

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is recording a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in the Mid-West region over the past seven days, connected to widespread community transmission.

Dedicated Covid-19 vaccination clinics for 12-to-15-year-olds commence at Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh this weekend.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people in the Ennis area to be extra vigilant and to avail of free COVID-19 testing if they are experiencing symptoms or feel they have been exposed to risk in the past 14 days. 

A newly established Patient Advocacy Service is offering support to people in the Clare area who want to make a complaint about the care they have received in a public hospital.

Fifteen new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Clare yesterday which is one of the highest daily increases since March this year.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow - High Temperature warning for Ireland.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging all unvaccinated adults to consider availing of free self-referral COVID-19 tests in Limerick, as new cases in the community continue to have a negative impact on businesses and services across the city and county.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD, has confirmed a shorter interval between doses for the Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) vaccine.