Almost 10% of staff at GUH off work due to COVID-19
7 January 2021
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 10 percent of the 4,000 strong workforce at the Galway University Hospital Group are off sick due to COVID-19.
Over 390 staff at GUH were unable to work yesterday as they had either contracted the virus or had been identified as close contacts.
GUH comprises of University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital.
Chief Executive of the Saolta Hospital Group Tony Canavan says the impact on healthcare staff is one of the biggest of the third wave and is placing huge demands on the health service.
Record 861 COVID-19 tests carried out at Galway Airport base
6 January 2021
861 COVID-19 tests were carried out at the former Galway Airport yesterday alone.
HSE officials say the figure is an all-time high since the pandemic began with testers working from 9am to 9pm at the Carnmore facility.
A further 48 tests were carried out at the testing base at NUIG yesterday.
It comes as Galway’s 14 day incidence rate stands at 456, with the rate at 729 in Mayo and the rate at 447 in Roscommon.
Chief Officer Community Healthcare West. Breda Crehan-Roche told Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks that most people tested will receive their result in 24 hours.
Galway Bay FM
18 December 2020
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Chief Operations Officer of the HSE says while there is light at the end of the tunnel due to the Covid-19 vaccine, it’s vital that the Galway public continue to play their part over the next few weeks.
Anne O’ Connor acknowledged that people will view the latest developments as quite negative as we head into the festive season.
It follows a recommendation from NPHET that pubs and restaurants be closed for New Years.
It’s also advised that the number of households allowed to mix be reduced after Christmas.
Galway Bay FM
15 December 2020
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway TD is calling on the Government to lift the ban on live music at weddings.
Galway West Sinn Fein Deputy Mairéad Farrell says couples have expressed their disappointment at the continued restrictions on wedding celebrations.
It comes as music and dancing was allowed under previous level three restrictions earlier this year.
This time around, however, weddings have been limited to a marriage ceremony and a sit down meal with 25 guests.
Deputy Farrell told Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks the restrictions should be reviewed so couples can have some sort of music at their weddings in a safe and secure way…
Galway Bay FM
11 December 2020
From the Galway Bay Fm newsroom:
An NUI Galway Professor of Psychology says reassurance and information will be key to the successful roll out of the Covid 19 vaccine.
A high-level taskforce looking at how the vaccine would be rolled out once approved is due to complete its report by today.
GPs, nurses and pharmacists are expected to be involved – and there will be a communications campaign to encourage uptake.
Speaking on Galway Talks earlier, NUI Galway Professor of Psychology Brian Hughes says getting the psychology right and removing any barriers to accessing the vaccine will be crucial in ensuring its successful roll out.