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 […]
Public realm scheme steady progress despite set backs
DESPITE being behind schedule due to the Covid pandemic, the Enniskillen Public Realm scheme is continuing to make steady progress, with work continuing this month. Work on the £5 million revamp project, which will see the town centre getting a make over complete with new paths, art, lighting and landscaping, began in February last year. […]
Public urged to stay at home as Trust issues warning
THE WESTERN Trust is pleading with everyone in the community to stay at home and do all they can to stem the spread of the virus, with SWAH launching its “extreme surge planning” as it struggles to cope with the growing number of Covid patients. Trust management has warned the number of Covid positive patients […]
Vaccine ‘a no brainer’ for Fermanagh doctor
Dr O’Hare said the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh any potential small risk of the vaccine.