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Coronavirus: New Altnagelvin wards open early to provide more bed space
THREE new wards at Altnagelvin Hospital have opened ahead of schedule to help provide bed space during the coronavirus pandemic.…
DERRY-born doctor Leah Totten has offered to donate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from her cosmetic surgery clinics to frontline health…
SEVERAL local businesses are playing their role in helping the Western Trust navigate the Coronavirus pandemic. While many businesses across…
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Coronavirus: Altnagelvin Hospital sets up ‘wobble room’ to help staff in COVID-19 crisis
THE emergency department at Altnagelvin hospital has created a “wobble room” where staff can go when the stresses of battling…
THE MoT test centre in Derry could be re-purposed as Coronavirus test centres. It is part of a plan by…
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COVID-19: Neonatal and paediatric units could be moved from SWAH to Altnagelvin
STAFF at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen have expressed concern about proposals to relocate its neonatal and…
A nursing home in Derry says six of its residents have tested positive for Coronavirus. In a statement Owen Mor…
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Coronavirus: COVID-19 assessment centre in Derry shuts over staff illness
THE new GP-led assessment centre for suspected cases of Covid-19 at Altnagelvin Hospital has closed due to staff sickness. The…
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust is giving free parking to staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. The free parking…
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Mayor: Community resilience and support for vulnerable key at this difficult time
MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Michaela Boyle has praised community spirit and the willingness of people…