THERE is “cautious optimism” regarding the future of Covid-19 in the community, but we all must still do all we can to limit the spread of the virus. That was the message from the Western Trust at the February meeting of is board of directors in which the current post-surge situation, where Covid patient numbers are […]
Sadness at St Patrick’s Day parade cancellation
“No-one is as disappointed as us but we did not want to let you down, even with a scaled back event.”
Swann welcomes military assistance for health service
THE Department of Health has confirmed that its latest request for military assistance for the Northern Ireland health service has been approved. The Health Minister said: “Our health service has been battling Covid and its numerous obstacles for two years. Whilst the recent surge in Omicron cases did not translate into the possible worst case scenario […]
Local mother withdraws Covid legal challenge
CAMPAIGNING mother and son, Lee Martin and Caroline Wheeler from Enniskillen, have decided to withdraw their legal challenge with the Department of Health as they don’t want to “damage public confidence” in the Covid booster vaccination programme, they said. Their decision to withdraw their judicial review into the delay in Lee receiving his Covid jab […]
‘Relief’ for the hospitality sector following easing of restrictions
THE news that Covid-19 restrictions are set to be relaxed has been warmly welcomed by the hospitality sector and business owners throughout Fermanagh. Last Thursday, the Northern Ireland Executive announced an easing of restrictions which includes an end to table service, no limit in the number of people allowed to sit in restaurants, pubs and […]
‘They have been pathetic’
A LOCAL teacher has hit out at the Department of Education, claiming it is letting pupils down by not taking urgent action to tackle an impending exams crisis. With Covid continuing to challenge schools, the education system is currently facing the same staff crisis as the health service. Teachers fear this is impacting pupils’ learning not just […]
Covid restrictions to relax from tomorrow
THE Executive has today agreed an approach for relaxing the measures put in place to manage the Covid-19 Omicron variant. The Executive has agreed the following steps: From 21 January at 12 noon: In hospitality settings – the requirement to be seated whilst consuming food and/or drink and for table service in premises that provide […]
Council backs inquiry call into Covid handling in care homes
THE Council has backed by a majority vote a call by the Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland care homes. He said it was time for answers and called on the Stormont Executive to instigate a public inquiry into why care home […]
Omicron fails to put dampener on couple’s big day
“Take everything in your stride, and at the end of the day remember the reason you’re getting married in the first place.”
Schools continue to face significant disruption
SCHOOLS across Fermanagh have continued to face significant disruption due to the serious impact that the recent Omicron Variant has had. Concerns first arose when schools reopened just last week while local infections rates continued to surge. Since then, the return to school has been described as somewhat difficult due to a large number of […]