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Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 6,888 new cases – 105 of...

There have been a further eight Coronavirus-related deaths and 6,888 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today. 105 of the new...

Coronavirus: Nine additional deaths and 4,842 new cases – 6 in...

There have been a further nine Coronavirus-related deaths and 4,842 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of the new...

Health Minister commits to accelerated vaccination programme

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced that there will be an increase in vaccinations this month. The original plan had been to vaccinate...

Coronavirus: 20 additional deaths and 8,248 new cases – 55 in...

There have been a further 20 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 8,248 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of...

Calls for vaccination of teachers and school staff to be ‘fast-tracked’

Laois-Offaly TD Barry Cowen has called for the vaccination of teachers and school staff to be 'fast-tracked'. In a letter to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Mr...

Coronavirus: 10 additional deaths and 6,521 new cases – 82 in...

There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 6,521 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of...

Coronavirus: 17 additional deaths and 7,836 new cases – 107 in...

There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 7,836 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of...

Government announce new additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases continue to surge

The government have announced a raft of additional Covid-19 restrictions aimed at further curbing the spread of the virus in the country. Taoiseach Micheal Martin...

Coronavirus: 17 additional deaths and 5,325 new cases – 12 in...

There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 5,325 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of...

Laois Doctor on Covid-19 Vaccines: How they work and why they’re...

2020 saw the world ravaged by Covid-19 but 2021 will hopefully see the world fight back against this virus through vaccinations. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is...

Laois nursing home battling Covid-19 outbreak among residents and staff

A Laois nursing home is battling a Covid-19 outbreak amongst residents and staff. Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally had remained Covid-free throughout the pandemic until...

Coronavirus: Six additional deaths and 6,110 new cases – 80 in...

There have been a further six Coronavirus-related deaths and a massive 6,110 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of...

Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 1,620 new cases – 50 in...

There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,620 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 50 of the new...

CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces full Level 5 lockdown until end of January

Ireland will enter full Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until the end of January, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed. As already revealed, schools are to remain...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 1,718 new cases – 23 in...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,718 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 23 of the new...

Group behind illegal rave which decimated Laois house plan New Year’s...

A group of people who destroyed a house in Laois earlier this month are planning another illegal rave on New Year's Eve. The Irish Times...

Teacher’s union urge government to extend school closure in January

The General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Association has called on the government to extend school closures into January due to the increase...

Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 1,546 new cases – 38 in...

There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,546 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 38 of the new...

Coronavirus: One further death and 765 new cases though Laois rate...

There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 765 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. Five of the new...

Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 744 new cases

There have been a further four Coronavirus-related deaths and 744 more cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Fewer than five...

Coronavirus: Six further deaths and 1,296 new cases as Covid vaccine...

There have been six further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,296 cases according to figures released by the health authorities today. It is the second day in...

Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 1,025 new cases

There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 1,025 new cases. The health authorities haven't provided a breakdown of the cases on a...

Schedule outlined for when local nursing home residents and staff will...

Vaccination of local nursing home residents and staff will begin on January 12 in the fight against Coronavirus, according to HSE plans unveiled today...

Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 922 new cases as 14-day rate...

There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 922 new cases. Twelve of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 938 more cases, 10 in Laois,...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 938 new cases. 10 of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 970 more cases, 13 in Laois,...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 970 new cases. 13 of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...

CONFIRMED: Government announce increased restrictions in bid to curb Covid-19 spread

The government has announced a raft of new Level 5 restrictions, that will begin to be implemented from Christmas Eve, in a bid to...

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 727 more cases, just one in...

There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 727 new cases. Only one of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s...

Schools, funerals and social settings – how the Coronavirus cases have...

A second Portlaoise primary school has closed its doors and moved to online learning and a popular restaurant in the town have opted to...

Second Laois primary school announces closure due to Covid-19 cases

A second Laois primary school has shut its doors before the Christmas break due to Covid-19 cases. Portlaoise Educate Together NS announced the decision over...