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First Covid-19 case in Tonga confirmed as it enters first lockdown since pandemic began

More than 19 months since the pandemic began, Tonga has recorded its first Covid-19 case and is preparing to enter a national lockdown for the very first time. Tonga is a Polynesian country located 2,382km from New Zealand with a population of 105,...

01 Nov 2021 at 17:46

Covid-19

POLL: Should we wear face masks in public as lockdown restrictions ease in Donegal and elsewhere?

Note: For the purpose of this poll, we are referring to non-medical grade face masks rather than those which continue to be worn by front line health workers

17 May 2020 at 15:49

Local News

HSE ‘Thank you’ campaign asks people with COVID-19 symptoms to act quickly, get a test, and protect the people around them

The HSE today commenced a new phase of the ongoing Covid-19 communications campaign. Their new ‘Thank you’ advertising messages ask people not to attend work or any other events if they have Covid-19 symptoms and is part of the HSE’s ongoing ...

28 Oct 2021 at 11:16

Features

Face masks - a little discomfort is a small price to pay to suppress Covid-19 in Donegal

As time goes on, it looks more and more likely that the wearing of face masks in public will become mandatory. Or if not mandatory, then at least strongly advised. In the earlier days of the coronavirus crisis, government thinking seemed to ...

20 Jun 2020 at 19:20

Covid-19

DONEGAL READERS POLL: Should we all be wearing facemasks? Have your say now!

The government is advising that face masks should be worn in places such as shops and on public transport where it is difficult to maintain two-metre physical distancing. Some say this doesn't go far enough and masks should be mandatory, ...

05 Jul 2020 at 12:58

Local News

POLL RESULTS: See what Donegal people have to say about the wearing of face masks

Three out of every five respondents in our readers poll on www.DonegalLive.ie say they wear face masks in public. We put the following question to our readers: “The government is advising that face masks should be worn in places such as ...

09 Jul 2020 at 15:44

Donegal MD

Court appearance for man who refused to wear mask in shop

A croupier from Ballybofey has appeared in court after refusing to wear a mask in a shop. Robert Gasior (44), of Lawnsdale, Ballybofey, was before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with an incident on November 3, 2021. ...

14 Dec 2021 at 16:01

National News

Nine year olds now temporarily required to wear face masks in public settings - NPHET

Nine year olds will now temporarily be required to wear face masks in public settings, according to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The news was confirmed yesterday evening by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Tony ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:42

Local News

National Campaign launch on face coverings

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Health Simon Harris TD, Minister for Transport Shane Ross and Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority (NTA) have today launched a campaign on face coverings. Face coverings are ...

15 Jun 2020 at 13:31

Local News

INMO urges caution on easing of mask-wearing requirement

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the Government to urge caution when it comes to the removal of the mask-wearing requirement outside of healthcare settings. The union has asked Government to consider the ...

18 Feb 2022 at 16:04

National News

Introduction of face masks in primary schools today 'protects all' - Minister for Education

The Minister for Education has said the introduction of mask wearing in primary schools today is on foot of an expert public health recommendation, and is a measure to protect everyone. She said the measure will be for the ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:34

National News

Unmasked students should not be excluded from primary schools -latest Dept advice

In a relaxation of rules on mandatory mask-wearing for primary school children from 3rd class up, the Department of Education has said it is not the intention to exclude children, with schools urged to take a pragmatic ...

06 Dec 2021 at 11:36

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