The Covid-19 pandemic has locals future-proofing for what is yet to come. In light of this, home testing kits for the virus have been developed by pharmaceutical companies to provide swift testing and potential results within ten minutes, compared to the NHS process which could take hours. The Pillbox Pharmacy in Irvinestown are among those […]
Contagion could result in alarming doctor shortage
IT IS ALREADY widely accepted that we have a chronic shortage of GPs in Fermanagh, but if the coronavirus spreads locally, the situation could get a lot worse. With healthcare workers on the frontline, if the virus spreads locally it is inevitable some staff will come in contact with Covid-19 patients. If that happens, those […]
Safety of our elderly ‘must be top priority’
THE FERMANAGH public has been urged to be very sensible and highly vigilant when it comes to visiting elderly relatives for the foreseeable future, as the coronavirus spreads across the country. While the virus is not currently in Fermanagh, that we are aware of, medical experts have advised the public to take measures to ensure […]
Event organisers keeping virus threat under review
“We continue to monitor advice from statutory bodies and will take whatever decision is deemed to be prudent to ensure we do not put anyone at risk.”
‘Keeping healthy’ best way to fight potential pandemic
Eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, and exercising are the best ways to help prepare and prepare yourself for potential spread of Covid-19.