AN ICU nurse says she’s witnessing deaths that are “against our human nature” due to Covid-19 as patients die without their loved ones by their side. ICU clinical nurse manager at Cork University Hospital, Theresa O’Brien, said the huge influx of patients with the deadly virus has had a devastating impact on staff, patients and […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
A BAR has reopened under restrictions by completely changing their business. The Crossroads Bar in Buttevant in Cork has been forced to close like pubs across the country due to Covid-19. But owner John Buckley came up with a new way to keep doors open and money coming in – by transforming the pub to […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
MOTORISTS across the country experienced large tailbacks as Gardai continued Operation Fanacht. Cops revealed they were ramping up checkpoints nationwide after Ireland moved to a Level 5 lockdown. Heavy traffic jams were spotted on the Dublin to Belfast motorway at the Carrickdale roundabout where Gardai were quizzing motorists about their journeys. Under Level 5 restrictions, […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
THE acting Chief Medical Officer has called on the public to reduce their social contacts after a big cluster in Cork. Dr Ronan Glynn said a cluster from a cafe/restaurant in Cork with a group of people from a number of households socialising has resulted in 57 cases. He said that figures are being watched […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
LEGENDARY RTE broadcaster Mike Murphy has said that he had a “go at” Taoiseach Micheal Martin as he felt “bashed about” after he had to cancel his holiday. The TV presenter said that he wouldn’t cocoon again and he also revealed that he bumped into the Taoiseach and he gave out to him. Mike appeared […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
RTE star Anna Geary has shared her “embarrassing” moment when she accidentally got locked out of her hotel room in her dressing gown and pyjamas. Ireland’s Fittest Family have just started filming their new season and Anna and some of the families and crew members are all staying in a hotel. Anna took to her […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …
A TOP GP has said there is concern among doctors over testing delays as GP referrals increase by 200 per cent. The Irish College of General Practitioners lead advisor on Covid-19 Nuala O’ Connor said the delays were “causing problems.” Dr O’ Connor spoke about the turn around time for testing and contact tracing which […] Cork, Ireland – The Sun …