Justine Dwyer Queues formed outside many local hostelries throughout the city at the weekend as proprietors and customers alike celebrated the lifting of restrictions after two years of lockdowns and restricted trading. “Today is a good day,” declared Taoiseach Michael Martin as he made his announcement on the steps...
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Sport suffering at the hands of government ‘guidance’
Sport suffering at the hands of government ‘guidance’
Jordan Norris If the government were a goalkeeper entrusted with saving a penalty to restore the hopes of the nation going into the latter stages of an arduous and trying journey, it’s fair to say they would be more of a Loris Karius than an Edwin Van der Sar. I sat down on Tuesday evening last to watch England play...
‘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...
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...
Significant rise in Waterford’s COVID cases
Significant rise in Waterford’s COVID cases
Jordan Norris Cases of COVID-19 have risen significantly in Waterford this week, with 99 cases confirmed in the county over the past seven days. The incidence rate has risen by 46% from 99.8 to 145.5, with the national average now at 155.3. The county is the ninth worst affected in Ireland at present. 32 cases of the...