Residents both north and south of the border are allowed to travel to supermarkets to do their essential food shopping.
Public now urged to wear face masks
“Crucially, face coverings must not lead to any false sense of security about the level of protection provided.”
Age just a number for 80-year-old couple!
A RETIRED Irvinestown couple have been using their time on lockdown to raise much-needed funds for local mental health services. Eileen and Ramsey Turned have been married for 56 year and are both 80. Usually enjoying a busy home, the active couple decided to use the current pause to walk their long, hilly lane 80 […]
Non-Covid associated deaths significantly up
The Fermanagh and Omagh area had the fewest number of deaths of all local government districts, with a total of 16 since the outbreak began.
Hopeful signs as furloughed Quinn staff back to work
Around 600 workers were laid off temporarily at the company at the end of March.
‘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.
More struggling with loneliness during lockdown
MANY in Fermanagh are struggling to cope with the loneliness of the lockdown. While rural isolation has been a perennial problem in the county, since the Covid-19 crisis began even those living in towns or who have never felt isolated before are now feeling cut off. The levels of local loneliness have been clear with […]
Closure of rural post office blow to community
COA POST Office has closed temporarily and, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, it is not known when it will reopen. The branch closed at the end of March, which the Post Office has said was “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Now it has said it is not known when it will reopen. “Currently […]