HSE chief warns of 3,000 cases per day with health service on high alert
Paul Reid said the test and trace system is now prioritising capacity.
HSE chief executive Paul Reid said this level of Covid-19 has a severe impact on the health system. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland
Fri, 01 Jan, 2021 - 14:25
Ciarán Sunderland
HSE chief executive Paul Reid has said Ireland could see 3,000 Covid-19 cases per day as the testing system catches up with reported cases.
Speaking to RTÉ s Morning Ireland, the HSE Chief said the health service is on high alert as Covid-19 cases rise and contact tracing and Ireland s testing system tackle the growing coronavirus infection in the community.
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HSE aiming for 25,000 completed vaccines by end of next week as first jabs take place in Cork hospitals
The executive says 25 nursing homes will see vaccines take place next week. By Rónán Duffy Friday 1 Jan 2021, 4:11 PM Jan 1st 2021, 4:11 PM 52,912 Views 94 Comments
Dr Deirdre O Brien receives a vaccine from Mercy Director of Nursing Margaret McKiernan.
Image: Twitter/Sinead Horgan
Image: Twitter/Sinead Horgan
HEALTH AUTHORITIES ARE aiming for 25,000 vaccinations to be completed in the Republic of Ireland by the end of next week.
The first vaccination in this country was carried out on Tuesday with today seeing doses administered to healthcare staff in Cork.
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Ahead of the Christmas break and as the number of Covid-19 cases are increasing across the country, management at South/South West Hospital Group (which includes
Cork University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital, Mallow General Hospital) are appealing to members of the public to follow the Government’s new Covid-19 guidelines that were announced yesterday to ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of the coronavirus.
As announced by the Government, the S/SWHG are urging members of the public not to make any unnecessary journeys outside their county from 26th December until 12th January 2021 and to take action by reducing their social contacts and keeping their distance from others. Management at the hospitals acknowledge that staying at home and staying isolated during the Christmas period will be very difficult. Nevertheless, hospitals want to
Court hears Mercy Hospital s emergency unit has seen homeless woman 650 times
She told the guard after her caution: “I cannot be in hospital and court at the same time.”
Garda O’Donovan said the hospital records noted 650 admissions by Ann Marie Ward to the Mercy University Hospital. File photo: Larry Cummins
Wed, 23 Dec, 2020 - 07:32
Liam Heylin A 43-year-old homeless woman with serious personal challenges has been admitted to the accident and emergency unit of Mercy University Hospital at least 650 times.
Ann Marie Ward was back before Cork District Court today having been arrested on a bench warrant.
Judge Olann Kelleher issued the warrant for her arrest last week when she failed to appear on several charges. They included theft charges, counts for drunkenness and public order offences and charges for failing to appear on other occasions.
Deaths in Limerick - December 22, 2020
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The death has occurred of Declan Bromell of Ashbourne Avenue, Limerick City, Limerick. On December 21, 2020, aged 56. Teacher, Catherine McCauley School and O’Rourke School of Dancing, and formerly in Corpus Christi, Limerick. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a short illness faced with courage, bravery and hope. Beloved husband of Mairéad (Hayden) and proud father of Áine, Eva, and Ailbhe. Predeceased by his parents Áine and Tony. Will be forever loved and missed by his family, his brother Éamonn, his sisters Úna and Fionnuala and their families, his parents-in-law Peggy and Philip, sister-in-law Mary and her family, brothers-in-law and their families, and all his relatives, colleagues, pupils present and past, and loyal friends. Exceptional teacher, musician, composer, director, and sea swimmer - a beautiful, brave and courageous man. Requiem Mass will take place in Our Lady of the Rosa