The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has topped 1,000 for the first time since April, it was revealed yesterday (Monday). And the latest wave of Covid continues to spread throughout Waterford with 55 people in University Hospital Waterford with the virus, including two in ICU. Hospital services are being...
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UHW strives to maintain services amid Covid pressures
UHW strives to maintain services amid Covid pressures
Justine Dwyer University Hospital Waterford is under relentless pressure to maintain services this week with a total of 202 staff absent due to Covid. As of yesterday (Monday) there were 37 cases of Covid-19 on site, with one patient in ICU. Management at the hospital requested that all scheduled patients contact the...
‘Complex’ Covid-19 outbreak in Dungarvan
‘Complex’ Covid-19 outbreak in Dungarvan
Jordan Norris The incidence rate of COVID-19 in Dungarvan is the second highest in Ireland according to the latest figures, with Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn, citing that 180 confirmed cases have been linked to a local pub. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, it was revealed that the incidence...
Piltown’s pandemic progress
Piltown’s pandemic progress
Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, significant progress has been made during the pandemic in proactive Piltown Kieran Foley The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent imposition of various restrictions presented many unforeseen obstacles for community groups across Ireland. Current projects, future...
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
Jordan Norris At the time of writing, there were no cases of COVID-19 on site at University Hospital Waterford. The incidence rate in Waterford is currently 70.6 per 100,000 of population – with the national average at 129.7. Just seven counties in Ireland have a lower incidence rate at present, including Kilkenny...
Bishop Cullinan believes churchgoers are being ‘discriminated against’
Bishop Cullinan believes churchgoers are being ‘discriminated against’
Jordan Norris The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan, believes that churchgoers are being ‘discriminated against’ by COVID-19 restrictions which prohibit them from attending religious services. In a statement, the Bishop noted his belief that the spiritual and mental wellbeing of people has been...
COVID incidence rate in Waterford falls
COVID incidence rate in Waterford falls
Jordan Norris The incidence of COVID-19 in Waterford has fallen in the last week, with less than five cases recorded in the county on two occasions in the last seven days. The incidence rate in Waterford has fallen from 145.5 to 127.4 at the time of writing, with the current national average lying at 164.5. 13 cases...
Councillors ‘disappointed’ with Minister’s response on St. Brigid’s Hospital
Councillors ‘disappointed’ with Minister’s response on St. Brigid’s Hospital
Kieran Foley Councillors in County Waterford have expressed disappointment at a response from the Minister of Health in relation to their concerns over St Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir. There have been ongoing calls for the HSE to revisit its decision to discontinue the hospital’s role as a short-stay inpatient...