8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cocooning: What is Severe Asthma? – Asthma Society of Ireland Severe asthma defined by Asthma Society expert advisory group Asthma Society urges people with severe asthma to cocoon due to coronavirus On Friday, March 27, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced to the nation, that people considered “extremely medically... Read More
8 April 2020 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for second highest number of Rentokil rodent callouts so far in 2020 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider is warning consumers of the increased risk of insect and rodent infestations as a result of surpluses of food stores. The company believes that high levels of... Read More
8 April 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Glandore, a leading provider of serviced offices & coworking spaces, share helpful advice for those working from home With the ever-increasing need for social distancing and working from home, Glandore – a provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces – understands the impact this may have on health... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Gardai stopped an Opel Zafira in Fermoy, Co Cork they discovered that the 4 occupants “had travelled from Meath for the spin and to visit” Gardai have reminded the public “Please remember the 2km radius. Only essential travel.” At present Gardai are only strongly advising members of the... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over a week ago. The freephone helpline, which operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, was launched last Monday, March 30 and... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Finance Minister asking him to meet with the insurance industry to discuss the unfair approach its members have taken to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 shutdown. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “I have been contacted by many... Read More
7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the Community Gardaí, provided... Read More
6 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced an initiative for patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis products to have the products delivered, saying: Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “I am aware that the limited number of patients who avail of a Ministerial licence... Read More
6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Friday 3rd April 2020, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued payments to 507,000 people in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. These payments are in addition to the 207,000 people on the Live Register on 3rd April and approximately 39,000... Read More
6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” or if you’re just desperate to drag them away from the TV or iPad, try some of these fun activities As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. Your home is a place where lots of learning is happening... Read More
5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Cancer Society is concerned that people are putting their lives at risk because of a reluctance to seek medical help if they notice cancer symptoms. CEO of the Society, Averil Power, has urged everyone who is concerned about cancer to contact their GP as they normally... Read More
5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Thérapie Clinic, which has a Cork branch on Opera Lane in Cork City, have made the decision to donate their entire stock of hand sanitiser, gloves and paper rolls to over 20 hospitals and nursing homes across Ireland and the UK worth in excess of €50,000. The... Read More
