3 January 2021, 5.53pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Act as though you are infectious. Stay at home. Work from home starting from tomorrow, and if you are an employer, ask your employees to work at home.” says Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified... Read More
3 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The South/South West Hospital Group have issued a statement to say that the Emergency Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) is “exceptionally busy today and over the last number of days”. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may... Read More
30 December 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said, “Concerns have been raised by medical professionals and the WHO over prevalent numbers of people of all ages who are suffering complications to their health due to their Covid diagnosis, a condition that has been referred to as ‘Long Covid’.... Read More
29 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Just before the festive season, Cork’s Sexual Health Network launched the ‘#AFewHomeTruths’ campaign on billboards around Cork city and on MySexualHealth.ie. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about various sexual health issues that affect people in Cork, and to signpost to the relevant support services. The campaign’s distinctive... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1 additional death related to COVID-19. There has been a total of 2,205 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 27th December, the HPSC has been notified of 765 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Cope Foundation reflects on what has been a year of challenges, closures, and incredible change As the Chief Executive of Cope Foundation reflects on 2020, he cannot help but be impressed by how people right across the organisation adapted and faced the many challenges that 2020 presented.... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Breakthrough Cancer Research, which is a cancer research charity, is embarking on an exciting new awareness campaign that will launch early in The New Year (2021). The charity is looking for Cork based cancer survivors working in any capacity in the food and hospitality industry, to get involved with... Read More
27 December 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Deaths Nationally; The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19. This means that since the pandemic was declared – early in 2020 – there has been a total of 2,204 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. Cases As of midnight Saturday... Read More
24 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cully and Sully the well known national food brand, based in Cork has donated €5,000 to Focus Ireland following the conclusion of the Focus Ireland Piggy Bank initiative. The initiative had families turning their soup pots into piggy banks and donating the money collected totalling €2,250. The Cully... Read More
24 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 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... Read More
23 December 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Social Democrats TD for Cork South-West, Holly Cairns, has called for stronger consultation with the hospitality sector and extra financial supports for affected businesses as the country prepares to enter into another Level 5 lockdown. Holly said: “The very survival of this sector is under threat unless there... Read More
23 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie MEP Clune said: “The vaccine will help return some sort of normality to our daily lives by next summer however in order for such a vaccination programme to be successful people must be willing to get vaccinated.” The Department of Health says their research tells them that many... Read More
