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LATEST: 345 new cases of virus confirmed as significant drop in hospitalisations recorded

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2021 0

A further 365 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country drop sharply on recent days figures. The Department of Health reported just 103 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, down 24 on yesterday’s figures. 41 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 434 new cases of virus as four further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 7th May 2021 0

A further four people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 434 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,921. There have now been 251,904 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 393 new cases of virus as eight further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2021 0

A further eight people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 393 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,921. There have now been 251,474 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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‘The strategy is working’ – Taoiseach announces roadmap for easing of lockdown restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced the pathway to the reopening of the country in the past few minutes Speaking from the steps of Leinster House, he confirmed pubs, restaurants, shops, hairdressers, gyms, religious events and sports will all resume over the coming six weeks. In thanking the public for their huge effort in suppressing the […]

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That’s the jab! One million people in Kilkenny and across country get first vaccine

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2021 0

A major milestone in the battle against Covid-19 has been reached following the announcement that one million people across the country have received the first dose of the vaccine. The Department of Health made the announcement this morning that 1,014,614 have received their first vaccine, while a further 403,302 people have now received two doses. […]

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LATEST: No new cases of virus in Kilkenny, 426 more infections and 10 further deaths nationwide

By Kilkenny Now 27th April 2021 0

A further 10 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 426 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,884. There have now been 247,489 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Kilkenny vaccination centre to jab 7,000 people a week

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2021 0

Kilkenny’s vaccination centre at Cillín Hill will now cater for 7,000 people a week as the national inoculation rollout goes into overdrive. Meanwhile the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed while the South East as a whole now the capacity to administer 63,000 vaccines a week. With the vast majority of residents and staff of […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 420 new cases of virus as 11 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 16th April 2021 0

A further 11 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 420 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,831. There have now been 242,819 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 431 new cases of virus as 12 new deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 14th April 2021 0

A further 12 people have died after contracting theb coronavirus as 431 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. Kilkenny recorded its highest daily figure in more than two weeks, as five new cases were reported overnight. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,812. There have now […]

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Good jab! Kilkenny vaccine centre helps drive to administer one million doses

By Kilkenny Now 7th April 2021 0

This week will see the one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose administered in Ireland, with the vaccine centre in Kilkenny playing a key role in achieving the landmark figure. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today confirmed more than 30,000 doses a day being administered. The minister also confirmed that a fourth vaccine – the Jansen jab – […]