A PHARMACIST who owns chemist shops in Fermanagh has said they’re ‘living day-to-day’ as the pressure mounts on community pharmacies throughout the North. It’s been widely reported that community pharmacies are coming under increasing strain, with almost 12 chemists closing their doors to the public over the past 18 months. The Department for Health recently […]
Fermanagh parents warned of rise in whooping cough
PARENTS in Fermanagh and across the North have been put on alert after five babies died in England due to whooping cough. In worrying news for parents, there’s been a significant rise in cases of whooping cough, which can be extremely serious for babies. According to the Public Health Agency, there have been 769 cases […]
People with flu and Covid symptoms should stay at home
HEALTH officials have urged the public to stay at home if they develop Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms over the Christmas period. Fermanagh people have been warned to be extremely cautious while out and about shopping, commuting, and socialising this Christmas after a huge spike in Covid and flu cases this month. Mask-wearing on public transport, in shops, […]
Free lateral flow testing ends today
Free testing will still be available to those who are clinically vulnerable or who work in a health care setting.
Fermanagh man tells of ‘Covid fingers’ struggle
Long Covid was the first real unknown reaction to the virus, but an array of skin conditions are now appearing.
Monkeypox is ‘very different’ from Covid – Trust
MONKEYPOX is “very different” and much less contagious than Covid, the Western Trust has assured the local public. There has been one suspected case of the disease in the Trust area, however there have been no confirmed cases, the Trust’s medical director Catherine McDonnell confirmed. Ms McDonnell was delivering a report at the June meeting of the Western Trust […]
Trust warns SWAH “under severe pressure” due to Covid
“We are currently considering if we need to step down some services and redirect staff for a period of time.”
Enniskillen PCR test centre to close next month
“The new policy reflects the new realities of the pandemic.”
Western Trust appeals to public to stop abusing staff
“There have been incidents where our staff have received verbal abuse and harassment.”
Cautious optimism urged over Covid restrictions
“It’s in your own interest, it’s in the interest of your family, and in the interest of your work colleagues and community.”