THE FERMANAGH public has been urged not to put off seeking medical treatment for potentially serious conditions due to the current health crisis. Last week the Health Service Journal, a publication for medical professionals, warned the current viral outbreak could have “unintended consequences” that “could do more harm than good.” It went on to explain […]
Big song surprise for mum!
A DERRYGONNELLY family spread across the globe came together to record a unique cover of ‘Grace’ as a surprise to celebrate their mum, Lena McGurn’s birthday. From Melbourne, Singapore and Glasgow the McGurn family recorded, edited and pieced together a video of their mum’s favourite song. Karina Thomas and her brothers Adrian, Stephen and Michael […]
Testing times: the SWAH lab workers key to saving lives
Testing is central to the battle to contain Covid-19 and Enniskillen’s Caoimhe Quigley gives an insight into the invaluable work being carried out at SWAH laboratories. Can you explain the role biomedical scientists in the fight against the virus. Biomedical scientists and Healthcare Science Assistants work in healthcare laboratories diagnosing diseases and evaluating the […]
All quiet on the western front…
OVER the sunny Easter weekend there were fears some in Fermanagh may make the unnecessary journey across the border to enjoy the beaches in Donegal, but thankfully it was all quiet on the western front. Speaking to the Herald after what was most likely the quietest bank holiday Monday the town has ever seen, tourism […]
Community Transport scheme is at the ready!
WITH its deep knowledge of basically every road in the county, Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) has been putting its logistical skills to vital use during the current lockdown, ensuring no one goes without due to the crisis. The hard working crew of FCT are no strangers to helping people in isolated areas across the county […]
Falling prices hit farmers at busiest time of year
“At the minute processors like Glanbia have done all in their power to keep every factory going.”
“We’re last in line for vital protection”
“It really does feel that we are always the very last to be thought about and totally forgotten in the chain of care and nursing.”
Demand for eggs ‘goes through the roof’
“I hadn’t driven a lorry in 17 years, so it was daunting at first, but now that I have got used to it, I have found a new fondness for it.”
PPE rushed to SWAH as safety crisis lurches on
A group of local designers has turned its hand to making specialist face shields, which have been greatly appreciated by SWAH staff.
Covid-19 deaths ‘higher than thought’
THE number of deaths linked to Covid-19 is thought to be more than 40 per cent higher than previously reported.