17 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP has backed today’s European Commission proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine certificate (Digital Green Certificate) as a positive boost for tourism, preparing the way for safer and easier freedom of movement in Europe. “The Digital Green Certificate or vaccination cert will make travel safer and easier... Read More
17 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “…is this journey really necessary, am I keeping the appropriate distance, following cough etiquette, and washing my hands…” As the temperatures are set to increase over the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday, management at South / South West Hospital Group are appealing to members of the public to... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Long-term effects of Covid-19 The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said “During the past year a lot has been... Read More
14 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer said: “New figures released to me show there were 450 complaints in which Covid and/or aspects... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Digital Pharmacy provided over 100,000 free contraceptive pills for women since launch of service in February 2020 Healthwave, a digital pharmacy service founded by Cork man Shane O’Sullivan, has launched Ireland’s first pharmacy-led payment plan for long-term contraceptive methods. This launch marks the first year of Healthwave’s female-focused... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tens of millions of AstraZeneca vaccines stockpiled in Ohio and Maryland facilities “An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin must raise the issue of the United States sharing their stockpiled AstraZeneca vaccines at next week’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting between him and US President, Joe Biden,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy... Read More
12 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Cork County Council, Irish water have confirmed that the Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply affecting approximately 6,500 people has now been lifted. The Boil Water Notice had been put... Read More
12 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, on the approval of new guidance on visitations to long term residential care facilities. Welcoming the new guidance, Deputy Moynihan said: “The new visiting guidance... Read More
12 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Trigon Hotel team members will participate in, organise and support several fundraising events over the coming months. Trigon Hotels recently completed the 300,000 steps for Cope challenge as part of their fundraising efforts. Trigon Hotels will collaborate with Cope Foundation and the organisation’s Ability@Work programme to provide various... Read More
11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charismatic Corkman, Martin Forrest from Midleton runs a ‘FIIT Stick fitness class’. With a background in Tai Chi and Zen meditation, Martin’s aim is to help people achieve their own personal success in life by focusing on untapped potential and bringing it to life using a blend of... Read More
7 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for fourth highest level of fly callouts from Rentokil 25th February 2021: Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public of the increased threat of flies, following a 19% increase in callouts for the insects over the last three months, when compared to the... Read More
2 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Global biopharmaceutical company BioMarin lights up for Rare Disease Day BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. last week illuminated its sites in Shanbally, Cork and Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin to signify the Company’s commitment to supporting rare disease patients. Across the globe, buildings were lit up in support of Rare Disease Day... Read More