BRITISH military personnel will not be deployed to help at the SWAH due to security concerns. Last week it was announced over 100 medically trained members of the military were to be brought in to the North to assist and support hospital staff in their continuing fight against Covid. The announcement was not been as […]
Cardiologist’s striking video watched over 100,000 time
A SENIOR doctor has made an emotive appeal to Fermanagh people to follow public health guidelines as SWAH continues to fight the battle against the virus. Dr Monica Monaghan, consultant cardiologist at the South West Acute Hospital provided a behind the scenes look at what working on the front line is like at present. Speaking […]
Young Harry’s ‘egg-cellent’ Covid lockdown venture
By Mark McGoldrick OVER the past 12 months, 10-year old Harry Hoy has turned his love of farming and animals into a profitable business venture. Harry, a Springfield native, has always had a passion for farming and during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Harry, along with some help from his family, has launched his own little egg […]
Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real
A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]
Kieran trying to keep safe in Scandinavia
Sweden has come under criticism in recent weeks for refusing to implement restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Budget warning as Council urged not to raise rates
The Finance Minister has warned of tough times ahead.
GPs are not to blame for vaccine shortage
Practices struggling to get enough vials to vaccinate their patients
Covid cases falling but SWAH admissions grow
It appears the the post-Christmas surge in cases is beginning to abate.
Minister’s decision to eventually cancel exams welcomed
AFTER weeks and months of resisting calls from parents, politicians and in particular students, Education Minister Peter Weir has finally agreed to cancel this year’s GCSE and A Level exams. Minister Weir, who had resisted continuous calls for the exams to be cancelled, finally decided to pull the plug after similar decisions were taken in […]
New dawn.. Vaccination roll out in health centre
COVID vaccinations got underway at Devenish Practice, Enniskillen, on Monday afternoon with patients ‘hopeful’ that a new dawn is on the horizon after an unprecedented year. Speaking shortly before Monday’s rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, practice manager, Jackie Owens told the Herald, “We only got the vaccine late last week, so we’re starting this afternoon […]