14 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland during the COVID19 (ever decreasing) lockdown’? Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for all of April. There was... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Responding to the collapse of the childcare scheme for frontline healthcare workers, Labours Seán Sherlock said: “The collapse of the childcare scheme for healthcare workers shows the shambolic approach of the government and contrasts sharply with the premature comments today from Taoiseach about reopening schools and crèches which... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 10 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,497* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Wednesday 13 May the HPSC has been notified of 159 new confirmed cases of... Read More
12 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards took place virtually today on the International Day of the Nurse May 12th, The Awards can be viewed here Awards Ceremony. This was the first online School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards and was a celebratory occasion... Read More
12 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 24 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,488* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Tuesday 12th May the HPSC has been notified of 107 new confirmed cases of... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballincollig’s community and voluntary groups are working hard to ensure that young and old and being looked after during Covid-19. Working alongside the Cork City Community Response Forum (CRF), the groups are delivering key services to those who need it most. Some of the recent highlights include: Westgate... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 15 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,467* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 11th May the HPSC has been notified of 139 new confirmed cases of... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The COVID19 ecercise zone of 5km or 3.107 miles covers s lot of ground, unless you live near the sea! Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Greens say increased opportunity for residents groups to increase biodiversity in their area due to COVID-19 The Green Party in Cork has asked residents groups to use this Summer season as an opportunity to set an area of green space aside for greater biodiversity. Restrictions because of COVID19... Read More
10 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Initial Hygiene is warning the Irish public and businesses of the risk of the spread of bacteria via door handles. In response, the company is offering an innovative solution for businesses to counteract this type of surface contamination. It is called the HygenicTouch Door Handle. HygienicTouch is an... Read More
10 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital and Hospice (commonly known as Marymount Hospice) will launch its ‘Move for Marymount’ campaign online this Monday 11th May. The campaign, led by the physiotherapy team at Marymount, will include free and accessible fitness videos that can be easily followed along at home. Physiotherapy is... Read More
10 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 12 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,458 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Sunday 10 May the HPSC has been notified of 236 new confirmed cases of... Read More