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The strict visiting restrictions that have been in place over recent weeks at Letterkenny University Hospital are being eased from…
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Due to a very significant number of flu cases, Letterkenny University Hospital is asking for the public’s assistance to prevent…
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Major concerns over flu as virus hits general community across Donegal
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoThere is major concern about a major Flu outbreak across Donegal after the HSE confirmed the virus is actively circulating…
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Following an infection control meeting this afternoon, the visiting restrictions at Letterkenny University Hospital have been extended. From this afternoon,…
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The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital, has today again stressed the importance of the public obeying the visiting restrictions.…
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The HSE has warned that influenza activity continues to decrease but still remains widespread and at high levels. The Health…
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Flu warning worsens as Arctic weather strikes Ireland
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThe severe cold and wintry conditions have led to a heightened flu warning from Irish health consultants. Medics are urging…
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Influenza B strain overtakes Aussie flu as trolley crisis continues
by Staff Writer 7 years agoAn unexpected Influenza strain that people are not as well protected against by vaccine is now rising over the common…
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Letterkenny Hospital at full capacity as people with flu warned to avoid visiting
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital is one of the most overcrowded in the country today with 40 sick patients recorded waiting to be…
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Donegal parish suspends sign of peace at mass because of flu threat
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA Donegal priest has suspended offering mass-goers to make the sign of peace to each other by shaking hands because…
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Medical Matters: Everything you need to know about flu
by Scally McDaid Roarty 7 years agoThis week Dr Ciaran Roarty of Scally McDaid Medical Practice Letterkenny shares an insight into the recent winter flu outbreak. What…
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Top HSE doctor warns to keep children with flu symptoms not to return to school
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoParents with children with flu-like symptoms were warned today to keep them at home when schools open next week to…
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‘National emergency’ as record amount of patients wait on hospital trolleys
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoIreland’s Emergency Departments continue to struggle as the amount of patients waiting on hospital trolleys has shattered record levels for…
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Major increase in flu-like symptoms in Donegal as concern rises over ‘Aussie flu’
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoNowDoc medics in Donegal have reported a substantial increase of calls from those suffering flu-like symptoms over the festive season.…
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Seven people have died from influenza this season. A report released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre outlines that those…
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Deputy Pearse Doherty has said that it is unacceptable that An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has remained absent in the midst…
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Schools across Donegal may have to remain closed to prevent flu epidemic
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoDonegal GP Dr James McDaid has issued a warning about the flu virus and said that schools should remain closed…
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Health warnings issued as flu outbreak takes sharp rise in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoPeople at risk from flu and respiratory illness are being warned to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible as…
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IPU: It’s not too late to get vaccinated as flu season spikes over festive period
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoThe Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) have warned that an increase in influenza cases and influenza-like illnesses will spike over December…
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