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LATEST: Taoiseach warns of ‘different’ Delta wave as 448 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 3rd July 2021 0

A further 448 more people have contracted Covid-19. And the Department of Health has confirmed that, as of 8am this morning, 42 people were being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals. It is the lowest number of patients to be hospitalised for the virus over the past week. There were six new hospital admissions in the […]

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LATEST: 340 new cases of virus confirmed, Cabinet to meet early to decide on indoor dining

By Kilkenny Now 27th June 2021 0

A further 340 people have contracted Covid-19. New figures published by the Department of Health this evening also reveal the number of people in hospital being treated for the virus now stands at 47, an increase of four since yesterday. The number in ICU has risen two to 15 in that time. It brings the […]

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LATEST: 433 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th June 2021 0

A further 433 people have contracted Covid-19, according to latest figures provided by the Department of Health. There are now 43 patients in hospital with the disease, 13 of whom are being treated in ICU. In Northern Ireland, 298 new positive cases of Covid-19 and no further deaths were reported today.  

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LATEST: 373 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations continue to fall

By Kilkenny Now 17th June 2021 0

A further 373 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 44 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 54 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, three less than yesterday’s total. 18 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one less than yesterday’s figure. However, the […]

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35-39 year olds in Kilkenny can register for vaccine from Sunday

By Kilkenny Now 17th June 2021 0

Kilkenny people aged between 35 and 39 will finally be able to register for their Covid-19 vaccination from this Sunday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly made the announcement today on Twitter, confirming the portal will be open to that age group from this weekend. “Delighted to announce for some of you under 40s,” the Minister said, […]

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LATEST: 377 more cases of virus as pubs and restaurants resume outdoor service

By Kilkenny Now 7th June 2021 0

A further 377 more people have contracted Covid-19. according to latest figures from the Department of Health. There are 26 Covid-patients in ICUs across the country. The latest cases come as comes as  restaurants and cafés resumed outdoor service today as part of the latest lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres […]

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LATEST: 407 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations rise again

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2021 0

A further 407 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across recorded their first significant drop in a week. The Department of Health reported 94 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, an increase of five yesterday’s figures. 34 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, […]

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LATEST: 378 new cases of virus confirmed this evening

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

A further 378 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country remain unchanged. The Department of Health reported 99 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals across the country. This is the same as the figure recorded since last Friday. A total of 35 people are […]

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LATEST: 374 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 30th May 2021 0

A further 374 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health this evening. There are currently 35 patients being treated for the virus in ICU, no change from yesterday.

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Kilkenny Mart closed over failure to wear masks near vaccination centre

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Kilkenny‘s livestock mart was forced to close its doors for trading yesterday due to a breach in Covid 19 regulations. The Department of Agriculture suspended yesterday morning’s cows, heifers and bullocks late after issues arose over the wearing of masks at the venue in Cillin Hill, where the mass vaccination centre is also based. Dairy […]