Clare’s incidence rate of COVID-19 continues to decline
*Photograph: John Mangan Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clare while the county’s 14 day incidence rate is at its lowest levels of the year to date.
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Plans to half amount of newly-qualified posts for doctors ‘a slap in the face’
Plans to half the amount of positions for newly-qualified doctors in Clare and Limerick represent a “slap in the face” to frontline workers.
Continued improvement on hospital numbers & 11 new COVID-19 cases in Clare
Medics are observing a continued improvement on COVID-19 hospital numbers while 11 new cases of the virus have been reported in Clare.
John Wall continues to use his voice for the greater good
Advocating for reform of the healthcare sector by expanding the criteria for the distribution of medical cards for terminally ill persons has helped John Wall deal with his terminal diagnosis.
Two vaccination centres confirmed for Clare with operation hours to be decided by supply
Two Clare vaccination centres will be in operation, the Department of Health have confirmed.
‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Two vaccination centres planned for Clare
Two vaccination centres are to be set up in Co Clare over the coming weeks.
Ennis physiotherapist predicts surge in demand for post-pandemic related care
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS will experience an influx of demand for post-pandemic related care, it has been predicted.
Howard warns BreastCheck backlog will take longer than three years to clear
Women that were due to get mammograms last March have yet to receive a call back following cancellations.
‘Minor relief for hospitals’ as Clare records 15 new cases of COVID-19
Clare’s 14 day incidence rate of COVID-19 remains the ninth lowest in the country while a provisional 15 new cases are known in the county among the 1,254 nationally and 48 extra deaths have been recorded.
