FARMERS are said to be ‘concerned’ about the potential impact Covid-19 could have on the continuance of meat processing here. This week local meat plant workers expressed concern for their health after it emerged that a number of staff had tested positive for Covid-19. The Herald was told that almost a dozen staff at Omagh […]
Hopeful signs as furloughed Quinn staff back to work
Around 600 workers were laid off temporarily at the company at the end of March.
Furloughing scheme extended
THE furloughing or job retention scheme which is paying the wages of hundreds of workers across Fermanagh, is to be extended until the end of October.
Don’t let your worries take over your life!
Whether you’re plagued with money worries or you’re afraid of catching Covid-19, counsellor and psychotherapist Niall Greene tells the Herald’s Jodie Curran there’s so much you can do to manage your mental health. “It is understandable that people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious during this time due to fear of the unknown, financial stress, anxiety […]
Over 100 NHS staff here have contracted Covid-19
There has also been five staff clusters identified in the past month, with two or more staff members testing positive for Covid-19.
‘Never give up hope,’ says 89-year-old Covid survivor
After 15 days in hospital Ernie is now safely back with his family
Poverty on the rise as health crisis hits hard
In a county where incomes have been historically low, the impact of the current situation is going to have dire consequences.
Sewing makes a comeback to help with Covid safety gear
REKINDLING a love for sewing and helping frontline workers has gone hand in hand for seamstresses across Fermanagh. The local Scrubs NI group have turned out over 3000 sets of scrubs in the council area in just a few weeks with deliveries made to frontline workers. Margaret Houston co-ordinates the Fermanagh branch working with scores […]
New mum thousands of miles from home
A WORLD away from Fermanagh, thousands of miles from home Newtownbutler woman Mary Lynch has welcomed a new addition to her family. Mary and her partner Ross welcomed baby Fionn into the world becoming first-time parents during lockdown. Mary jetted off to Oz in 2016, moving to Perth. Just one week after landing she met […]